Frank offers the following description of this video.
Quote: A group of Bottlenose Dolphin feed on schools of mullet in a tidal creek near Cedar Key, Florida. The dolphins employ a unique strategy in capturing their prey. Each dolphin in the group has a specialized role that remains the same during each feeding bout. One dolphin acts as a 'driver' while the rest act as a 'barrier'. The 'driver' swims aggressively around the school of fish with strong tail slaps that drive the mullet towards the waiting 'barrier' dolphins. The mullet panic and leap out of the water in an attempt to escape only to be captured in mid-air by the dolphins.
Individual role specialization during group hunting is extremely rare in mammals. This may be the first documented case of a marine mammal that employs role specialization in their group hunting. Other marine mammals like humpback whales feed cooperatively on schools of fish but are not known to employ role specialization in their group hunts. This foraging behavior was well documented by Stefanie K. Gazda, marine biologist, in a paper published by the Royal Society of London entitled "A division of labor with role specialization in group-hunting bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) off Cedar Key, Florida", Stefanie K. Gazda, Richard C. Connor, Robert K. Edgar and Frank Cox.
Weather Forecast For: Cedar Key
Use this page to get the local weather forecast for Cedar Key Florida for the week ahead. If desired, you can subscribe to receive these forecasts each morning in your email.
Flying Over Cedar Key
This video gives you a bird's eye view of Cedar Key, in a filmed fly over.
The Song: In Cedar Key
Here's a creative video that does a great job of capturing the laid back small town charm of Cedar Key. The sound track of the video is a song called "In Cedar Key".
Cedar Key Tides And Weather
This page provides quick access to current tides and weather in Cedar Key, Florida.
Cedar Key Hotels
Here is a listing of hotels and other accommodations in Cedar Key, Florida.
Shell Mound Sunrise Video
This video was filmed on the Dennis Creek Trail at Shell Mound, just outside of Cedar Key, Florida.
Shell Mound
The Shell Mound is an ancient pile of shells, oysters, clams and pottery that is 3 stories high over 5 acres. This prehistoric garbage dump was begun 2,000 years before the birth of Christ by Indians who lived at what we today call Shell Mound.
Dennis Creek Trail - Page 2
Here are additional photos from our trips to the Dennis Creek Trail in Cedar Key Florida.
Dennis Creek Trail - Page 1
This article highlights one of the best parts of Shell Mound, the Dennis Creek Trail.
Shell Mound Boat Launch
This article introduces one of our favorite places, Shell Mound, just outside of Cedar Key, Florida.
