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nature2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via IFLScience|

#bunbury #crab-traps #dolphin-intelligence

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dolphin Heist: Underwater Cameras Capture Clever Crab Bait Strategy"

Underwater cameras in Australia have captured footage of bottlenose dolphins raiding crab pots and stealing bait. The cameras revealed that the dolphins used their snouts, jaws, and teeth to pull bait out of the pots, even when it was hidden underneath or in latched boxes. The remarkable footage has amazed researchers, who have developed a dolphin-safe solution to prevent entanglement or injury. Some believe the dolphins engage in this behavior for fun rather than hunger. Two dolphins, Calypso and Reggae, were identified as the leaders of the bait heists.

via PetaPixel|

#crab-bait-heist #dolphin-safe-solution #dolphins

animal-behavior2 years ago•2 min saved

Dolphins Mastermind Ingenious Bait Heist in World-First Footage

Underwater cameras off the coast of Western Australia have captured footage of bottlenose dolphins in Koombana Bay using their snouts, jaws, and teeth to cleverly steal bait from crab pots. This behavior, which has been observed for decades, is believed to be a world-first. The dolphins have learned to flip traps over and open latched boxes to access the bait. While this behavior is impressive, conservationists are concerned about the potential risks to the dolphins, such as net entanglement. Researchers have developed a "dolphin-safe" method to protect the dolphins and maintain coexistence with crabbers.

via ScienceAlert|

#animal-behavior #bait-heist #dolphin-conservation