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Study Suggests Dolphins Could Have Dominated Earth With Hands

Published April 22, 2026

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A study proposes that dolphins, known for their intelligence, could have been Earth's top species if they had hands. Enjoy our satirical take!

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A recent study explores the hypothetical scenario of dolphins becoming the dominant species on Earth due to their large brains and complex societies. It suggests that having hands could have enabled dolphins to manipulate their environment and rise to the top of the animal kingdom. This satirical trading card imagines such a world, with a dolphin hilariously assuming the role of planetary ruler.

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