Dolphin play: Evidence for cooperation and culture?

We agree that human culture is unique. However, we also believe that an understanding of the evolution of culture requires a comparative approach. We offer examples of collaborative behaviors from dolphin play, and argue that consideration should be given to whether various forms of culture are best...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 2005-10, Vol.28 (5), p.705-706
Hauptverfasser: Kuczaj, Stan A., Highfill, Lauren E.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We agree that human culture is unique. However, we also believe that an understanding of the evolution of culture requires a comparative approach. We offer examples of collaborative behaviors from dolphin play, and argue that consideration should be given to whether various forms of culture are best viewed as falling along a continuum or as discrete categories.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X05370129