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Dolphins use sponges - but for what?
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21 July 2025
Dolphins use sponges - but for what?
Did you know that some animals are so clever that they've learned how to use tools?
Natural sponges grow on the sea floor. Some dolphins pluck them to wear on their noses so they can dig for fish in rocky sand without getting scratched.
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