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Female dolphins remember aggressive males for mating choices

Published Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Updated June 3

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New research in Shark Bay, Western Australia, reveals that female Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins remember aggressive male dolphins. They demonstrate stronger avoidance responses to the whistles of males known for higher rates of coercion, influencing their mating choices.

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  • Reproductively available female Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins showed significantly stronger avoidance responses to the whistles of male dolphins with higher rates of coercion.

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    New research indicates that female bottlenose dolphins identify aggressive males by their unique calls and avoid them during mating season. This behavior helps females prevent costly interactions and choose partners based on past conduct.

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