Dolphins Master the Art of Bait Theft from Crab Traps
Dolphins in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been caught on film stealing bait from crab traps, showcasing their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. The dolphins have figured out how to break into the traps and reach the bait using their beaks, a behavior not observed in dolphins anywhere else in the world. When the crab fishers tried to make the traps dolphin-proof, the dolphins quickly adapted and learned how to flip the traps over. This unique behavior caught on film provides valuable insights into the intelligence and adaptability of dolphins.