According to scientists, this is how humpback dolphins impress their partners, just like humans giving bouquets of flowers. Besides sea sponge "gifts," the ritual includes a visual and acoustic display.
True Gentlemen! Male Dolphins Charm Females With 'Bouquets' Too
17:04 GMT 28.11.2017 (Updated: 19:32 GMT 19.10.2022)
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Scientists from the University of Western Australia have observed a male humpback dolphin making a peculiar romantic gesture towards a female – he dived down to remove a large marine sponge fixed to the seafloor and then brought it on his beak to present it to the “lady” in an effort to mate.
