Researchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to capture fish prey. Groundbreaking video footage shows a young calf learning this skill from its mother. This challenges previous beliefs about dolphins learning from peers. The findings highlight dolphin intelligence and innovative cultural transmission.

Dolphins chase fish into large empty shells and drain catch into their mouths in unique hunting behaviour

Dolphins off the coast of Queensland, Australia, have been captured on film using a rarely-sighted technique known as 'shelling' to hunt their prey.