Socialites unite dolphin groups
Dolphin groups, or "pods" rely on socialites to keep them together, scientists have claimed. Without these individuals, the cohesion of the dolphin group falls apart, researchers have discovered. The finding may mean that capturing wild dolphins or killer whales for marine parks could have a serious impact on their companions left behind.
See also: Well-connected dolphins keep pods together (New Scientist: 12-Aug-04)