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dolphin excursion is an excellent way to see these friendly mammals up close and in their natural habitat. These tours owe much of their popularity to people’s fascination with dolphins. Humans and dolphins have a deep connection that has been discussed for thousands of years. Before you head out on your next tour, take a look at the ways humans are similar to dolphins.

4 Traits That Humans & Dolphins Have in Common

1. Mammals

Like humans, dolphins give live birth and have belly buttons. The next time you’re on a dolphin excursion, check out how often they come up to the surface for air—they need oxygen to survive. Since they don’t have gills like fish, they can only receive fresh water from the fish they consume. 

2. Large Brains

Dolphins’ brains are actually bigger than humans’. They feel emotions, empathize, and solve problems. They also exhibit strong self-awareness; they can recognize themselves and any changes in their appearances in a mirror.

3. Social

dolphin excursionSimilar to how people have families and friend groups, dolphins live together in social groups called pods. When you’re on a dolphin excursion, you may hear how noisy these mammals are—they can produce and hear sounds, like clicks and squeaks, to communicate to each other. Studies have even found that dolphins are better at communicating than humans. They also have complex relationships with other dolphins in the pod. Like humans, they can disagree with others and even form cliques. Dolphins also give different whistle sounds to certain members in their pod to differentiate each other, like how people use each other’s names. 

4. Different Dialects

While humans speak different languages across the globe, dolphins can also communicate in different dialects depending on where they live and the pod they’re with. Studies have even found that bottlenose dolphins and orcas can learn each other’s dialects just like how people can learn foreign languages. 

 

If you’re interested in learning more about dolphins and seeing these wonderful mammals up close, contact EO Wai‘anae Tours on Oahu, HI. They offer a range of catamaran tours, including whale and dolphin excursions, for beautiful views of the island and unforgettable encounters with sea life. To find out more about their tours, call (808) 699-5910 or visit their website.

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