Curious dolphin pod surrounds scuba divers as they surface in the Galapagos

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Dolphins are among the most intelligent animals on earth. They are often inquisitive when they see clumsy scuba divers in their domain. These divers were returning to the surface near Darwin Island when they were greeted by more than 50 dolphins that swam around them, passing closely and staring into their faces. The experience lasted several minutes. The dolphins clicked and squealed as if excited to see these guests.
Capable of swimming at nearly 30km/h (20mph) and leaping 9m (30 feet), they are truly the acrobats of the ocean. They are highly social and they communicate with complex sounds consisting of clicks, whistles, and other vocalizations.

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