Tag: Dolphins
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Do dolphins, whales, chimps and elephants deserve "human" rights?
Where does it end? Andy Revkin raises the kinds of questions that make you think about your dinner.
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Former NBA player recalls the time he saved a dolphin by reaching his arm down its throat
Known on the court for his skills at shot-blocking and rebounding, former pro basketballer Clifford Ray's exceptionally long arms once saved an animal's life.
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Grieving dolphin carries the body of its dead calf (Video)
"This video sends a powerful message about how much a dolphin can care, it is a window into a dolphins heart."
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Australian TV reporter rescues a stranded dolphin
Thanks to a recent act of mammalian solidarity caught on film, reporter Paul Burt now finds himself as the subject of the story.
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Bottlenose dolphins may call each other by name
It was already known that dolphins are taught signature whistles by their mothers, but their function was not entirely clear. New data shows they might be used similarly to names.
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10 Reasons Why Dolphins Are Undeniably Awesome
Dolphins possess many admirable qualities and characteristics that endear them to us like few other species on Earth.
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Whales Welcome a Deformed Dolphin into Their Pod
Instead of merely learning about an aspect or two of sperm whale behavior in the wild, researchers got an unprecedented peek into one pod's gracious spirit.
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Dolphin Tangled in Fishing Line Approaches Divers for Help (Video)
Incredibly, the wild dolphin appears to readily comply with efforts to help, seeming to give full trust in its terrestrial rescuers.
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Wild Dolphins Observed Bringing Gifts to Humans
While it's already well-known that dolphins rank among the most intelligent creatures on the planet, new research is suggesting that they just might be one of the most magnanimous too.
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Ukrainian Navy Training an Elite Team of Gun-Wielding Dolphin Soldiers
Yes. I'm serious. Killer-dolphins.
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Photo of the Day: Spinner Dolphin Jumps for Joy
Why do spinner dolphins spin? Some say it's simply because they can!
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Stunning Dolphin Video Captured by Tuna Fishermen
A gorgeous video was taken "by accident" when a pod of dolphins showed up behind a fishing boat.
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Dolphin Deaths in Gulf of Mexico due to BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the 'Perfect Storm'
A study published this week finds the BP spill played a role in high dolphin mortality on the gulf coast. More than 2 years later, this story is not over.
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The Week in Animal News: Pigeons Poop Soap, Giant Pandas Won't Have Sex and More
A crazy project wants to alter pigeons' diets to make them poop soap and clean our cities. A study on panda's sex habits shows why reproductive success is so elusive and more.
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The Week in Animal News: Chimps Teach Bike Safety, Fat Dogs Get a Stairlift and More
A 1952 film teaches bike safety with a wayward chimp, the growing ranks of obese pets get a free ride up the stairs and more.
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New Finding Offers Hope for Critically Endangered Dolphin
A pair of Hector's dolphins have joined the waning population of Maui's dolphins in New Zealand, offering hope for an increase in genetic diversity and the return of sustainable breeding.
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Like Taiji's Cove, Daytona Breaks My Heart—Again
How a failure at Daytona helped raise awareness about a tragedy in Japan.
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Brazilian Beachgoers Rescue a Pod of Wayward Dolphins (Video)
There are numerous stories of dolphins that have come to the aid of distressed humans in kindly acts of interspecies courtesy out at sea -- but now, following a startling incident in Brazil, at least one pod of dolphins has a similar tale to share.
