How do dolphins detect weak electric fields?

Dolphins are known for friendliness and intelligence, but recent discoveries reveal their extraordinary sensory abilities.

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This marine creature uses whistling to communicate and shows great interest in getting close to humans.

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They possess a unique Sensory Ability to detect electric fields, that can aid in locating buried prey and navigation

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Bottlenose dolphins Dolly and Donna demonstrated this ability at Nuremberg Zoo, Germany.

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The special dimples on the dolphin's beak, called Vibrissal Pits, are used as their seventh sense.

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This rare Electroreceptive Ability can be seen in mammals like echidnas and platypuses for hunting, navigation, and avoiding threats.

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The whiskers in vibrissal pits shed after birth, but the ability persists, similar to sharks and elasmobranchs.

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Electroreception is an evolutionary advantage in marine environments that is acquired over time.

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Such discoveries have potential for innovations in medical, engineering, or marine ecosystem field conservation efforts.

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