Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ at Each Other During Playtime, Study Finds
Researchers still don't know what the open-mouth facial expression means or whether it's akin to smiling in humans—but several animals make a similar face during play
We’re Not Imagining It, Dolphins Really Do Smile When Playing With Friends
Dolphins open their mouths in what appears to us to be a smile when they are in the field of vision of others they like. Moreover, this smile is frequently reciprocated as a way for highly social animals to bond.
Dolphins smile at each other to avoid misunderstandings, study reveals
A recent study published in the journal iScience has revealed that bottlenose dolphins use an open-mouthed expression, similar to a human "smile," while playing. This behavior is thought to be a tactic employed by dolphins to avoid misunderstandings with one another.
Dolphins ‘smile’ at each other when they play and to avoid misunderstanding, study finds
For humans, flashing a smile is an easy way to avoid misunderstanding. And, according to a new study, bottlenose dolphins may use a similar tactic while playing with each other.
New Research Reveals That Dolphins “Smile” To Signal for Playtime
Bottlenose dolphins use an "open mouth" facial expression during social play to signal playfulness. This expression is mimicked by playmates 33% of the time, suggesting its role in dolphin communication.
Dolphins flash friendly grins when they're ready to play
Dolphins flash friendly grins when they're ready to play "Smile and the whole world smiles with you," goes the expression -- and it seems the same is true for bottlenose dolphins. Across hundreds of play sessions stretching over months,
The Smiling Dolphin meme is actually a porpoise and he’s tired
The Smiling Dolphin meme features a photo of a Yangtze finless porpoise with a slight smile and is used to express awkwardness or frustration. The image of the creature first appeared online in 2023 ...
The Smiling Dolphin Meme Is Way, Way Funnier Than It Should Be
This smilling dolphin has completely taken over the internet. According to Know Your Meme, it's a Yangtze Finless Porpoise ...
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Dolphins May Actually Smile at One Another For The Same Reasons We Do
"We've uncovered the presence of a distinct facial display, the open mouth, in bottlenose dolphins, and we showed that ...
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30 Funny Smiling Dolphin Memes That Are Taking Over The Internet
Animals have always had a special way of stealing the spotlight in the meme world, from cats to dogs and now, dolphins. The ...