8 Surprising Behaviors You Never Knew Animals Exhibit in the Wild

Dolphins' Cultural Transmission

Dolphins, with their complex social structures and communication skills, exhibit behaviors that suggest the presence of culture within their pods. In the wild, dolphins have been observed teaching their young specific foraging techniques, such as using marine sponges to protect their snouts while hunting on the ocean floor. This transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next is a hallmark of cultural behavior, indicating that dolphins, much like humans, have the capacity to learn and pass on skills that enhance survival. This cultural transmission underscores the importance of social learning in the evolution of intelligent species.