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Collective excitement

The behavior of wild dolphins is full of mysteries. Sometimes I see a group chasing one as shown in the picture. The dolphins all look excited, pump out breathing bubbles, and swim around in groups, whether they are fighting or playing. Many of the dolphins looked very excited at this time, so I filmed them from behind so as not to disturb their natural behavior.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Tokyo, Japan
Copyright: © Manami Kuriyama