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Surfacing fish

Surfacing fish

Dolphins often work together to herd fish into a tight bunch so they can have a feeding frenzy. The surface action then attracts seabirds who share in the spoils – as shown here off D’Urville Island.

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Photograph by Christina Troup

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Gerard Hutching. 'Dolphins', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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