High Dolphins

[klausi]

Recently, a story made the rounds about dolphins getting high from chewing on a puffer fish.

I wrote a blog post arguing that it is not very likely that the dolphins actually get high. In brief, I believe that human and dolphin brains are reasonably similar; and that the toxin (tetrodotoxin) numbs or paralyzes, but does not get people or dolphins high. Enjoy the read, I'd be curious for interesting feedback.

 

[knotical]

Interesting topic, and I share your skepticism.

When I try to watch the video on your blog, I get:

This video is not available in your country

But found some similar footage here:
Do Stoned Dolphins Give 'Puff Puff Pass' A Whole New Meaning? - Science Sushi | DiscoverMagazine.com

and here:
Do Dolphins Get High On Pufferfish Toxin? - YouTube

 

[klausi]

Yes, these are the same story. Sorry about the Youtube issue - some stupid copyright thing, again. In Australia it works.