Do dolphins show off?

They love to show off—and steal attention from other dolphins. Dolphins are natural performers, and they've got mad skills. They love to show humans how well they jump and swim, especially if you cheer them on. Not only that, but dolphins tend to travel in groups, and it's fun for them to outperform each other.



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