It may not be quantum physics, but to get 13 dogs to jump rope together requires them to work together, in sync (as well as know when to jump).
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In the above clip, dolphins work with local fishermen so that everyone can get a meal, herding fish towards the men, and then giving a signal when the fish are there and they are safely back out of the range of the fishermen’s nets.
When a seal evades a group of whales by climbing on top of an iceberg, the whales work together to create a large wave that washes the seal off its protective perch. Even more strikingly, they then return the seal to safety when the lesson is over.
Dolphins off different areas of the Florida coastline show off unique methods for cooperating to bring their prey directly into their mouths.
The above clip shows two examples of capuchin monkeys’ understanding of teamwork and fairness. In the first example, two monkeys must work together to gain treats, and the one who receives the reward must decide whether to share the wealth or keep it all to itself. In the second example, when the two monkeys receive unequal rewards, the one getting ripped off becomes increasingly frustrated and ultimately turns down its own, second-rate treat and demands the one its partner receives.
Hunting sperm whales act as a group to herd together squid, with some individuals stopping prey from escaping while others take turns swimming through the herd and eating.
[2010 Ocean Sciences Meeting] via [BBC News], [photo]
Stickleback fish often visit food foraging sites in groups to avoid predation, and even when two fish prefer different foraging locations, they compromise by taking turns visiting each site together rather than parting ways.
[Current Biology], [photo]
