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Decades-long social memory in bottlenose dolphins.

Jason N Bruck

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The group strongly agrees with the study's conclusion, as seen in posts praising dolphins' ability to recognize lifelong whistle memories and relate these to social survival, with phrases like 'amazing' and 'game-changing' underscoring high engagement and impact. Personal anecdotes and contributions demonstrate a deep interest and active engagement with the subject matter.

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Most discussions highly support the findings, emphasizing dolphins' remarkable memory and social intelligence.

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Participants are very interested, sharing enthusiasm and personal connections to the study and its implications.

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Posts show deep engagement, with individuals referencing the study directly, sharing personal contributions, and drawing parallels to human memory.

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The discussions highlight the research's significant impact on understanding animal cognition and its potential relevance to broader ecological and social contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • Decadeslong social memory in bottlenose dolphins is crucial for understanding their social relationships and cognitive capabilities, especially in their complex social systems.
  • The study used playback experiments to show dolphins can recognize both familiar and unfamiliar whistles of former tank mates, indicating they may remember each other for at least 20 years.
  • These findings suggest a link between sociality and cognition, with good long-term memory being essential for navigating their fluid social environments, similar to what is observed in elephants and humans.]
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Peter Godfrey-Smith
@pgodfreysmith · X

... Also from the article: "Jason Bruck, an ethologist at Stephen F. Austin State University... has found that dolphins can recognize the calls of other dolphins that they have not heard for over 20 years". Here is that study - https://t.co/7tq8UfvPyZ https://t.co/PTjpKGcXkW

Dec 18, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 9,171 followers View post →
É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

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Jun 13, 2019 · 6 likes · 7,834 followers View post →
morgan wirthlin
@morganneuro · X

@MPI_NL @AndreaRavignani Neat! You might appreciate this study showing this in bottlenose dolphins also, which I contributed to as a lowly undergrad back in the day https://t.co/HvpqP54slO

Nov 17, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 382 followers View post →
Centrum voor DierMens Studies
@diermensstudies · X

Dolfijnen herkennen de kenmerkende fluitjes van hun voormalige tank maatjes na meer dan 20 jaar nog steeds, blijkt uit onderzoek van bioloog Jason Bruck van de Universiteit van Chicago. #dolfijn #dolfijnen #animalstudies https://t.co/R5RhYN90LH https://t.co/an91pEkW4L

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
Levon H. Kazarian
@h_kazarian · X

Have you ever thought of your memory being a big part of your survival? Read the article down below to learn how long term memory increases the survival rate of dolphins as the findings can also apply to humans. #39canimals https://t.co/raFkjBG5xN

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 like · 53 followers View post →
Vivian Vu
@vu_viviann · X

#39canimals Check out this research study about dolphin's signature whistles and how these dolphins remember these calls for their entire lives. This is a major component of their social life!! https://t.co/zyOopxyjI6

Jul 22, 2021 · 1 like · 21 followers View post →

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Dolphins Have the Best Long-Term Memory in Animals

According to biologists from the University of Chicago, dolphins possess the best memory among animals, capable of recognizing specific whistles or names for up to 20 years. This discovery highlights their advanced…

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@kevinmcld · X

RT @pgodfreysmith: ... Also from the article: "Jason Bruck, an ethologist at Stephen F. Austin State University... has found that dolphins…

Dec 18, 2023 · 1 share · 740 followers View post →
Peter Godfrey-Smith
@pgodfreysmith · X

... Also from the article: "Jason Bruck, an ethologist at Stephen F. Austin State University... has found that dolphins can recognize the calls of other dolphins that they have not heard for over 20 years". Here is that study - https://t.co/7tq8UfvPyZ https://t.co/PTjpKGcXkW

Dec 18, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 9,171 followers View post →
Levon H. Kazarian
@h_kazarian · X

Have you ever thought of your memory being a big part of your survival? Read the article down below to learn how long term memory increases the survival rate of dolphins as the findings can also apply to humans. #39canimals https://t.co/raFkjBG5xN

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 like · 53 followers View post →
@AndreaRavignani
@AndreaRavignani · X

RT @morganneuro: @MPI_NL @AndreaRavignani Neat! You might appreciate this study showing this in bottlenose dolphins also, which I contribut…

Nov 17, 2021 · 1 share · 2,272 followers View post →
morgan wirthlin
@morganneuro · X

@MPI_NL @AndreaRavignani Neat! You might appreciate this study showing this in bottlenose dolphins also, which I contributed to as a lowly undergrad back in the day https://t.co/HvpqP54slO

Nov 17, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 382 followers View post →
Vivian Vu
@vu_viviann · X

#39canimals Check out this article!! It is a research study for my LR about dolphins remembering signature whistles. It's so amazing! It's like how people remember the names of their loved ones and how the mere mention of it makes them nostalgic. https://t.co/zyOopxyjI6

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 21 followers View post →
Vivian Vu
@vu_viviann · X

#39canimals Check out this research study about dolphin's signature whistles and how these dolphins remember these calls for their entire lives. This is a major component of their social life!! https://t.co/zyOopxyjI6

Jul 22, 2021 · 1 like · 21 followers View post →
Centrum voor DierMens Studies
@diermensstudies · X

Dolfijnen herkennen de kenmerkende fluitjes van hun voormalige tank maatjes na meer dan 20 jaar nog steeds, blijkt uit onderzoek van bioloog Jason Bruck van de Universiteit van Chicago. #dolfijn #dolfijnen #animalstudies https://t.co/R5RhYN90LH https://t.co/an91pEkW4L

Jan 7, 2021 · 1 like · 145 followers View post →
É Weverton com W
@o_weverton · X

Referências (de acordo com a ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas do Twitter) [1] https://t.co/LRMuUPaK7b [2] https://t.co/frX6V4c0GS [3] https://t.co/2GmXAn9gQ4 [4] https://t.co/4yBDPUr3XD [5] https://t.co/EUSN567QnD [6] https://t.co/GQvoTRU4UI [7] https://t.co/TCO1RjrgxH

Jun 13, 2019 · 6 likes · 7,834 followers View post →
Kazuki Otsuka 大塚一輝
@K00TSUKA · X

バンドウイルカは名前のように機能する個体ごとにユニークな笛を持ち,この笛が社会的な絆を保つことを可能にするが,彼らが故郷を20年離れた後でも同郷の他のイルカの笛を覚えていることを示した.2013 -「Dolphins Have Longest Memories in Animal Kingdom」 https://t.co/3iA5kyQna1

Jun 1, 2019 · 691 followers View post →