Rare Footage Reveals Dolphins Using Sponges as Tools During Incredible Seafloor Hunting Behavior

Nature World News | 07.05.2026 19:00
For years, scientists have studied the intelligence of dolphins, but few discoveries have been as remarkable as the rare footage showing dolphins using sponges as tools while hunting underwater. The behavior, observed mainly in Shark Bay, Western Australia, reveals a specialized hunting strategy that helps dolphins search the seafloor safely while targeting hidden prey.