Without doubt, the dolphins are not animals that could be called within the catalog of the most common pets, but this time we have been surprised by other interesting news. A group of dolphins in the Port River statuary in Australia has adopted the particular habit of walking on the tail.
This practice completely abnormal in dolphins has surprised scientists who try to explain what could have compelled the dolphins to perform this “trick. ” For some scientists the reason could be found at Billie, a female of the group that spent several weeks in the local dolphinarium recovering from malnutrition and disease. Although Billie did not receive the training may have seen other dolphins practicing this activity and finally imitated.
The interesting thing about this is the group of dolphins from Port River Billie not only imitated but has turned this activity as part of a “culture” to join the group of dolphins. Mike Bossley, of the Society of Conservation of Whales and Dolphins (WDCS), said the dolphin exhibit elements of what in humans would call a ‘cultural performance’. “This is a rush to claim under the facts there is no doubt that dolphins have adopted a “trick” part of what we as a group decide to make.
In conclusion, although we can not conclude that dolphins are adapting customs of a culture, we can say that these facts are treated as others found in monkeys which has been widely documented last long. This is essential in the struggle of many societies for the protection of animals to increase respect and consideration in dealing with our pets. Given that this finding represents a milestone in the study of dolphins we increasingly wonder what animals can do.
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