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    The Incredible Dolphin

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    Dolphins display intelligence in several ways that are similar to humans. Dolphins communicate with each other using unique whistles as names and a system of sounds and gestures to convey feelings and find food, similar to human language. They are also social animals that live in pods and play games together, demonstrating intelligence through social bonding activities like humans. Additionally, dolphins in Brazil have learned to work with fishermen to catch fish, signaling to the boats when fish are near - an example of dolphins making plans and using problem-solving skills to get food, paralleling human intelligence.

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    The Incredible Dolphin

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    Dolphins display intelligence in several ways that are similar to humans. Dolphins communicate with each other using unique whistles as names and a system of sounds and gestures to convey feelings and find food, similar to human language. They are also social animals that live in pods and play games together, demonstrating intelligence through social bonding activities like humans. Additionally, dolphins in Brazil have learned to work with fishermen to catch fish, signaling to the boats when fish are near - an example of dolphins making plans and using problem-solving skills to get food, paralleling human intelligence.

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    Dolphins display intelligence in several ways that are similar to humans. Dolphins communicate with each other using unique whistles as names and a system of sounds and gestures to convey feelings and find food, similar to human language. They are also social animals that live in pods and play games together, demonstrating intelligence through social bonding activities like humans. Additionally, dolphins in Brazil have learned to work with fishermen to catch fish, signaling to the boats when fish are near - an example of dolphins making plans and using problem-solving skills to get food, paralleling human intelligence.

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    The Incredible Dolphin

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    Dolphins display intelligence in several ways that are similar to humans. Dolphins communicate with each other using unique whistles as names and a system of sounds and gestures to convey feelings and find food, similar to human language. They are also social animals that live in pods and play games together, demonstrating intelligence through social bonding activities like humans. Additionally, dolphins in Brazil have learned to work with fishermen to catch fish, signaling to the boats when fish are near - an example of dolphins making plans and using problem-solving skills to get food, paralleling human intelligence.

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    The Incredible Dolphin

    This is a composition about comparing two things. What are the two things being
    compared? Is this composition about the similarities or differences or both? What
    are some signal words that show this?

    Many people say dolphins are very intelligent. They seem to be able to think,
    understand, and learn things quickly. But are they smart like humans or more
    like cats or dogs? Dolphins use their brains differently from people. But scientists
    say dolphin intelligence and human intelligence are alike in some ways. How?

    FACT 1: Talk to Me
    Like humans, every dolphin has its own “name.” The name is a special whistle.
    Each dolphin chooses a specific whistle for itself, usually by its first birthday.
    Actually, scientists think dolphins, like people, “talk” to each other about a lot of
    things, such as their age, their feelings, or finding food. And like humans,
    dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate. But
    understanding their conversations is not easy for humans. No one “speaks
    dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.

    FACT 2: Let’s Play


    Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups called pods, and they often
    join others from different pods to play games, and have fun – just like people. In
    fact, playing together is something only intelligent animals do.

    FACT 3: Fishermen’s Helpers


    Dolphins and humans are similar in another way; both make plans to get
    something they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use
    an interesting strategy to get food. When fish are near a boat, dolphins signal to
    the fishermen to put their nets in the water. Using this method, the men can
    catch a lot of fish. What is the advantage for the dolphins? Why do they assist
    the men? The dolphins get to eat some of the fish.

    Complete the table to show the similarities and differences.


    Dolphins Humans

    a. play games in groups e. catch fish for food


    b. have their own names f. communicate their feelings
    c. use spoken words to communicate g. choose their own names
    d. plan ways to do something h. use sounds and body
    language to talk

    Taken From: Douglas, Nancy. Reading Explorer 1. Heinle Cengage Learning: Boston, MA. 2009.

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