The Development of Social Play in Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
For the young of many species, social play is an important aspect of development. Previous research has shown that bottlenose dolphin calves engage in social play early in life. Despite these observations, little is known about the development of social play in this species. The present study examin...
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| Language: | English |
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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| Online Access: | http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/1/02.Mackey_etal_FINAL.pdf |