These dolphins may turn to corals for skin care
Substances in the corals may help the mammals maintain healthy skin or treat infections
![underwater image of an Indo-Pacific bottlenosed dolphin rubbing on coral on the seafloor](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/051822_eg_dolphins_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
An Indo-Pacific bottlenosed dolphin rubs itself on gorgonian corals. A new study suggests the dolphins may behave in this intriguing way to keep their skin healthy thanks to substances within the corals.
A. Ziltener/Dolphin Watch Alliance