These behaviors represent a brief dictionary or vocabulary that defines what we understand about various dolphin postures, gestures, and behaviors. Some of these actions are depicted in sketches or photos in the text.
One needs to view the belly area of the dolphin to identify males from females.
The belly of dolphins provides a view to distinguishing between females and males. The males have a sexually dimorphic space between the anus and genital slits. The females have mammary slits parallel to the urogenital slit.
POSITIONS OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
Single Dolphin
Two or More Dolphins
BEHAVIOR CODES
Actions of Individuals
In The Bahamas, Atlantic spotted dolphins rub into the sand for various reasons that include scratching an itch, removing tiny parasites, or maybe because it just feels good.
Interactions between Two or More Dolphins
