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One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Ayeyarwady dolphins is the mutual relationship they have with the local fishermen. By making a tapping sound against the sides of their boats, the local fishermen used to call the dolphins to drive fish into their cast nets. In return, they rewarded the dolphins with a share of the fish that they had caught. The fishermen tried to get the attention of the dolphins in various ways.

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One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Ayeyarwady dolphins is the mutual relationship they have with the local fishermen. By making a tapping sound against the sides of their boats, the local fishermen used to call the dolphins to drive fish into their cast nets. In return, they rewarded the dolphins with a share of the fish that they had caught.

  • One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Ayeyarwady dolphins is the mutual relationship they have with the local fishermen.
  • By making a tapping sound against the sides of their boats, the local fishermen used to call the dolphins to drive fish into their cast nets.
  • In return, they rewarded the dolphins with a share of the fish that they had caught.
  • The fishermen tried to get the attention of the dolphins in various ways.
  • Is there a reason for using the past aspect (highlighted in yellow) in that part of your text?
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One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Ayeyarwady dolphins is the mutual relationship they have with the local fishermen. By making a tapping sound against the sides of their boats, the local fishermen used to call the dolphins to drive fish into their cast nets. In return, they rewar

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