Electrosensitivity in Dolphins: A Novel Sensory Ability Unveiled

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 04, 2023

Scientists at the University of Rostock, Germany, have uncovered a previously unknown sensory ability in bottlenose dolphins: the capacity to detect electric fields. This groundbreaking discovery, detailed by researchers Tim Huttner and Guido Dehnhardt, reveals that dolphins might be able to sense weak electric fields, a trait previously thought to be exclusive to certain species like sharks.