Understanding Bottlenose Dolphins

The video explores the aggressive and combative nature of bottlenose dolphins, challenging common perceptions. It highlights behaviors such as jaw clapping, a threat display, and the formation of male alliances to control mating. Female dolphins employ strategies to counteract male aggression, especially when protecting their young.

What common perception about bottlenose dolphins is challenged in the video?

• They are herbivores.

• They are solitary creatures.

• They are the largest marine mammals.

• They are always friendly and playful.

What behavior do bottlenose dolphins exhibit before attacking?

• Bubble blowing

• Fin waving

• Jaw clapping

• Tail slapping

What is the purpose of jaw clapping in bottlenose dolphins?

• To communicate with other species

• To signal readiness to mate

• To threaten and intimidate

• To express joy

Why do male bottlenose dolphins form alliances?

• To migrate together

• To control mating opportunities

• To protect their territory

• To hunt more effectively

What is the primary goal of male dolphins when guarding a female?

• To help her navigate

• To teach her young dolphins

• To prevent her from mating with other males

• To ensure she finds food

What do female dolphins aim to achieve by mating with multiple males?

• To increase genetic diversity

• To confuse predators

• To establish territory

• To find the strongest partner

How do female dolphins respond when an alliance harasses them and their calves?

• They flee to deeper waters.

• They fight back fiercely.

• They call for help from other females.

• They hide in coral reefs.

What is one of the few times male dolphins are put in their place?

• During migration

• During feeding

• When a female with a calf fights back

• When they are sick