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Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) have been observed deliberately rubbing their bodies against specific corals and sponges that release bioactive compounds—suggesting self-medication behavior

Smart Swimmers: Dolphins Use Coral Reefs as Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

New research reveals that Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins may self-medicate by rubbing against specific coral and sponge species. Explore this remarkable marine behavior backed by science.

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Hemanta Kumari Chaudhary July 21, 2025

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