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Cartels of cousins run dolphin society

By Sylvia Varnham O'Regan • April 5, 2012

Gang culture is rife in bottlenose dolphin society. (Credit: Getty)

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Male dolphins form mutually beneficial alliances to take advantage of females and protect against rival gangs.

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