International News Service (INS)
Ep 70 - Dolphins, Giant Spiders, Oreos, and 1980sTV
May 25, 2022
Bolivian dolphins playing with anaconda, Australian family living with giant spider, researcher splits Oreo, 1980s TV shows like The Fall Guy, Different Strokes, and discussions on tragedy perception and Oreos at MIT.
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- Bolivian river dolphins exhibit intriguing behavior by playing with anaconda, possibly for play, education, or curiosity purposes, while also displaying sexual behavior.
- An Australian family cohabitates with a giant Huntsman spider named Charlotte, sparking mixed reactions on Twitter as some find it amusing and others consider Australia to be a 'ring of hell'.
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River Dolphins Observed Playing with Anaconda in Bolivia
A research team studying biodiversity in Bolivia observed river dolphins playing with an anaconda. The team documented six dolphins, and upon reviewing the photos, they noticed the dolphins holding and moving the snake between them. The researchers offered various explanations for the behavior, including play, teaching younger dolphins about large snakes, or simple curiosity. The dolphins' sexual behavior was also noted, as two males were observed with erections during the interaction.
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