Do dolphins rape humans?

Google the term “dolphin rape” and you'll find countless references to male dolphins raping female dolphins, males raping other males, gang rape, and even dolphins raping humans. You might even find this hoax webpage claiming that dolphins regularly kidnap swimmers and take them to a “rape cave. read more

The fact remains that dolphins can be sexually aggressive and have been known to go after humans, creating a risk of injury or drowning. Many would contend dolphins are incapable of rape because like all nonhuman creatures they can’t grasp the idea of consent and are simply doing what comes naturally. read more

While dolphins attemping to hook up with humans is not uncommon, it is unusual for humans to return the favor. However, it did happen in at least one case. Malcolm Brenner, 60, author of "Wet Goddess," a 2011 book about a man's nine-month sexual relationship with a dolphin, claims it's based on a real-life love affair with a dolphin named Dolly back in 1970, when he was in his early 20s. read more

Dolphins are considered remarkably intelligent animals, but it's unlikely they have the same concept of consent that humans do. When it comes to dolphins raping humans, it's true footage exists of dolphins being sexually aggressive towards scuba divers and swimmers. read more