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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Male dolphins ‘use social play to hone mating skills years before they mature’

Dolphins who spend more time playing with each other as youngsters will go on to father more offspring later in life compared to those who do not, a study suggests.

Male bottlenose dolphins are known to form lifelong bonds that help them find mates.

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