Researchers say that male dolphins improve their social lives by whistling to each other from afar, which makes them more social. The high-pitched sound tells other dolphins that they are there and want to talk.

Dolphins and socialising!

People who study dolphins say that it helps marine mammals keep important community ties. They say this is the rarest type of social organisation in the animal kingdom. Male bonding has a significant evolutionary benefit, according to researchers. Dolphins that form close ties with one another reproduce at a higher rate.

A biologist at the University of New South Wales analysed genetic data acquired from these male dolphins and found that those that had the strongest social relationships and were friends with all of their alliance members produced the most offspring. Thus, experts believe that “Male dolphins could impact their own reproductive success in a way that would be impossible as single individuals.”

Bonding and Team Membership!

Experts studied the physical and sound behaviour of groups of male dolphin associates. This helped them recognise and understand their unique ways of bonding and it also helped them develop the concept of “team membership.”

Dolphin companions who were “highly bonded” engaged in “social bonding touch activity,” such as rubbing and massaging; those who were “weaker” companions engaged in “whisper exchanges,” according to the study’s lead researcher.

As per experts, this shows that vocal exchanges can maintain these weaker, but still crucial, social bonds. The ability of partnered male dolphins to ‘bond-at-a-distance’ through vocal interactions.

Effortless Socialization!

According to marine biologists, dolphins need to do these things because it helps them build better friendships. Each member’s response is also important for the growth of their community, especially when the population grows and there is more competition for resources.

In addition, experts believe that animals and humans alike use touch to build and strengthen their relationships with each other.

What do our readers think about dolphins and their socialisation techniques? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

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Watch a video

Do check out this fascinating Youtube video of how dolphins use sounds to express their emotions shared by The Dolphin Company.

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