How a young dolphin learns to survive in shark-infested waters
In short: Follow the journey of Puck and her calf, Samu, as they navigate the dangers of Western Australia's Shark Bay. This footage offers a rare look at how young dolphins master essential survival skills, such as fishing, while avoiding predators.
This film captures six months in the lives of the 'Beachies', a family of six dolphins in Western Australia's Shark Bay. Using miniature cameras to observe their underwater lives, the footage reveals how Samu, Puck's newborn calf, learns the essentials of dolphin life, including how to fish by observing older males. The story highlights the constant challenges faced by the group, from the necessity of learning to hunt to the persistent threat of shark attacks.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Teaching a Baby Dolphin How to Fish | Puck's Story Part 6 | Dolphins of Shark Bay | BBC Earth
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