I know it’s a fun story that dolphins pass pufferfish or something and the venom gets them “high” but I wonder if this is accurate. This seems like a cute urban legend more than genuine animal psychology. Or am I wrong? Is it scientifically verified somehow that dolphins have the cognitive ability to deliberately abuse drugs and get high socially?
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Crows (or maybe Ravens) have a similar behaviour, they stand on ants nests in order to be stung, for no apparent reason other than that they enjoy it. The ants’ venom isn’t strong enough to harm it, so it must have some sensory value.
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