Our study shows that while aerial urination may be rare, or rarely observed, in cetaceans, it is relatively common in botos.” ...

This makes the boto behavior all the more interesting, according to researchers. Dolphins lack a strong sense of both smell and taste, so it’s still somewhat unclear how they are interpreting ...

“Aerial urination starts with a boto slowly positioning itself upside down, exposing its penis above water, and ejecting a stream of urine into the air,” the team explained in their study. What’s more ...

The quirky dolphin, commonly known as boto, is considerably less shy than its cousin the bottlenose dolphin and often engages in playful activities. Previous studies have shown that boto is less ...