DOLPHINS

HOW SMART ARE

DOLPHINS ?

1. BIG BRAIN

EQ = 5,3

Encephalization Quotient (EQ)

= brain size / body size

Spindle neurons

- comprehension- communication - adaptation

EQ = 7,4

2. ECHOLOCATION

CLICKING SOUNDS

ECHOES

3. COOPERATIVE FEEDING

Mud ring = Anneau de boue

- Planning- Cooperation - Intentionnal communication

4. TOOL USE AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES

5. SELF-AWARENESS

To conclude, studies have shown that dolphins have the characteristics of superior intelligence, including great problem-solving abilities and advanced communication skills.

Dolphins are certainly intelligent, but some scientists warn against exaggerating the cognitive abilities of these cetaceans.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

- « What Is the Most Intelligent Animal in Our Oceans? ». BBC Bitesize, https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7hhhcw - « How do dolphins use echolocation to navigate the deep seas? » www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5tZKFVlto. - « How Smart Are Dolphins? » ZME Science, https://www.zmescience.com/feature-post/naturalsciences/animals/mammals/are-dolphins-smart/ - Disneynature Dolphin Reef: Dolphin Sleeping Movie Clip | ScreenSlam. www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLZOnqxa99c - Dolphins: Even Smarter Than You Thought | Nat Geo Live. www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4hZx6K85Y. - « Dolphin Intelligence ». Dolphin Way, https://www.dolphin-way.com/dolphins-the-facts/dolphin-intelligence/ - « How smart are dolphins? » - Lori Marino. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05PpTqtGhGU. - Dolphins: How Smart are They Actually? | Inside the Animal Mind | BBC Earth. www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M92OA-_5-Y. - « How Intelligent Are Whales and Dolphins? » Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA, https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/how-intelligent-are-whales-and-dolphins/.

ESCAPE GAME

This is me when I was little, I watched a dolphin show, it was incredible. But now, I'm older and I've taken a step back from these dolphin parks. Your mission is to save dolphins in captivity, but their enclosures are locked.

1.

Answer the Kahoot questions and choose the right colours to find the first number

2.

What is the EQ of the dolphin ?

3.

Highlight all the dolphins, which number do you see ?

4.

Do you love this escape game ? NO = 1 YES = 2

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Congratulations !