Scientists discover dolphins have special tongue receptors to detect nutrients in milk.

Researchers have found that juvenile bottlenose dolphins have specialized receptors on their tongues that help them detect and break down fatty acids in their mother's milk. Located in a V-shaped row at the back of the tongue, these receptors may give dolphins an evolutionary edge by helping them assess the nutritional value of their food. This discovery, published in Marine Mammal Science, could lead to further insights into marine mammals' sensory capabilities and their feeding behaviors.

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