Dolphin shelling (VIDEO)

University of Zurich

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During shelling, dolphins trap fishes inside large empty gastropod shells. They are then brought to the surface and vigorously shaken so the fish falls into their open mouth.

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Sonja Wild, Dolphin Innovation Project

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