On 3/13/08, Julia Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Thu, 13 Mar 2008, Ray Ludenia wrote: > > >> > > > > From ABC news: (Australian ABC!) > > > >> *Dolphin rescues stranded NZ whales* > >> > [snip] > >> > >> "What the communication was I do not know, and I was not aware > >> dolphins could communicate with pygmy sperm whales, but something > >> happened that allowed Moko to guide those two whales to safety." > > I'm wondering if the body language between the two species is similar > enough that it wouldn't be that difficult, especially if one party were > desperate for help.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere (besides _Startide Rising_) that dolphins can actually create sonar pictures that can be viewed by other dolphins. In other words, to tell another dolphin there is a shark coming, a dolphin can create a "sonar shark" to show to other dolphins. If this is true, then perhaps the dolphin just gave the whales a map. -- Mauro Diotallevi Alcohol and calculus don't mix. Don't drink and derive. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
