Dolphins in Gulf of Mexico Test Positive for Fentanyl, Shocking Scientists: 'It's Not Something We Were Looking For'

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.06.2024 14:43 PM

Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico have tested positive for fentanyl, leaving scientists shocked and worried about the potential implications.

NASA's Failed Experiment: The Dolphin Communication Project, an Attempt at Interspecies Dialogue

06.04.2024 05:00 AM

Learn about NASA's failed Dolphin Communication Project, an ambitious attempt at interspecies dialogue. Discover the challenges and insights gained from this unique experiment. Read more!

Florida Dolphin Found To Have Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu in First Case in North America

04.29.2024 22:16 PM

Postmortem analysis revealed that the dolphin contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV). Read to learn more.

Are Dolphins Dangerous? Is Swimming With Them a Good Idea?

12.28.2023 00:00 AM

While dolphins are known to be friendly creatures, do they pose any danger to humans? Read to find out.

Bottlenose Dolphins Can Sense Electric Fields in Water Using Their Long Snouts, Study Reveals

11.30.2023 23:02 PM

Bottlenose dolphins reveal a hidden sixth sense—sensing electric fields in water with extended snouts. Continue reading to learn more about their extraordinary ability.

30-Million-Year-Old Fossils Shed Light on How Whales, Dolphins’ Echolocation Evolves

11.24.2023 01:15 AM

Two species of dolphins from genus Xenorophus were not adept at producing and hearing high frequencies as living odontocetes. Continue reading to learn more.

Dolphin Spotted Cleverly Stealing Bait, Outsmarting Crab Traps in World's First Footage

11.22.2023 21:25 PM

In a world-first, a bottlenose dolphin was caught on camera cleverly stealing bait from a crab trap. Read to learn more.

Incredible Footage Reveals Massive Megapod of Spinner Dolphins in Spectacular Aerial Hunt off Costa Rica

11.03.2023 23:45 PM

PBS's "Spy in the Ocean" series uses robot animal cameras among real wildlife to capture their natural behavior, like "spy dolphins." Check out the rare footage of megapod of spinner dolphins in action.

Whales, Dolphins Are Already Partly Made of Plastic Due to Ocean Pollution [Study]

08.14.2023 07:50 AM

Dolphins and whales have microscopic plastic particles in their lungs and fats, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Dolphins Attacking Humans on Japan Beach; Why Do These Marine Mammals Become Aggressive?

07.18.2023 02:29 AM

Bottlenose dolphins display aggression towards humans in the wild, as witnessed in recent incidents in Japan. Read the article to learn more.

Do Dolphins Protect You From Sharks? Dolphins Save Man from Shark Attack, Bitten Five Times and Lost 5 Pints of Blood

07.04.2023 02:46 AM

The human body holds 8 to 9 pints of blood, but a recent shark attack caused a man to lose 5 pints, before being saved by dolphins. Read to learn more.

Dolphins in Australia Teach Each Other How to 'Beg' Boats for Fish, Revealing Intriguing Social Behavior

06.29.2023 08:01 AM

Researchers observed bottlenose dolphins in Monterey Bay are begging for fish from recreational fishers despite it being illegal. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Mother Dolphins Use 'Baby Talk' When Addressing Their Calves, Study Reveals

06.27.2023 07:08 AM

Mother dolphins in the study were observed to have higher high-pitches and lower low-pitches. Read to learn more.

Dolphin Intelligence: How Smart Are These Creatures?

05.30.2023 05:12 AM

Dolphins are known to be intelligent creatures, but how smart are they? Read to find out. Several people agree that dolphins are among the sea's greatest brainiacs.

World's Smartest Animals: How Brainy Are These Creatures?

05.25.2023 02:36 AM

These smart animals exhibit extraordinary tool usage and complex social structures, among other hallmarks of intelligence. Read to learn more.

Pod of Dolphin Caught on Camera Riding the Waves Off the Coast of Sydney [See Photos]

05.16.2023 11:30 AM

A pod of dolphins was seen riding the waves off the coast of Sydney. Continue reading to know why they do this.

First Footage Ever Recorded From Dolphins' Perspective Show Exciting Chases of Their Preys, US Navy Shares

04.14.2023 06:52 AM

US Navy strapped cameras to its dolphins last year to help identify undersea mines and then gave them free rein to hunt in San Diego Bay. Check out this article to know how these marine mammals behave while hunting.

Fisherman Fined $400 For Feeding Wild Dolphin in Tin Can Bay

04.13.2023 12:00 PM

It's illegal to feed wild dolphins and you can be fined for doing so just like this fisherman. Read more.

Is Bird Flu Behind 22 Dolphins, 5 Humpback Whales Being Washed Ashore in New Jersey, Florida? Fears H5N1 Will Jump to Human Rise After It Killed Mammals

03.26.2023 00:30 AM

There is a rising concern that humans are next after a dolphin died from bird flu. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NASA) Is Bird Flu Behind 22 Dolphins, 5 Humpback Whales Being Washed Ashore in New Jersey, Florida? Fears H5N1 Will Jump to Human Rise After It Killed Mammals Numerous dolphin and whale deaths have been reported across the east coast, and scientists speculate that bird flu is the cause of death.

Bird Flu Causes Death of Two Dolphins in UK; How Does H5N1 Virus Spread?

03.19.2023 23:43 PM

For the first time, two dolphins in the UK have died due to bird flu. Read the article to learn more.

Aussie Teenager Died From Bull Shark Attack While Swimming With Dolphins; Expert Busted Popular Myth About the Fish, Mammal

02.06.2023 11:00 AM

The myth that it's safe to swim with dolphins because they keep sharks away is not true. Read on to know the full story.