Behavioral and Brain Sciences



Open Peer Commentary

Dolphin play: Evidence for cooperation and culture?


Stan A. Kuczaj a1 and Lauren E. Highfill a1
a1 Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5025 s.kuczaj@usm.edu lhighfill@hotmail.com http://www.usm.edu/psy-kuczaj/

Abstract

We agree that human culture is unique. However, we also believe that an understanding of the evolution of culture requires a comparative approach. We offer examples of collaborative behaviors from dolphin play, and argue that consideration should be given to whether various forms of culture are best viewed as falling along a continuum or as discrete categories.