Wild dolphins were captured on film putting sea sponges over their snouts, using them as tools to hunt along the seafloor.

Dolphins produce a range of vocalizations used for echolocation and communication. These vocalizations vary with social context, environmental conditions, external stimuli, and communication, ...

A nearly two-decade study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed a troubling trend in whale and dolphin strandings. The findings show that the majority of those animals had suffered some ...

Dolphins enjoy one of the friendliest reputations in the animal world. Movies, aquariums, and viral clips often show them swimming beside boats or helping people in the water. Their intelligence and ...

Large rings of swirling water called eddies provide most of the push that allows dolphins to swim so fast and smoothly.

Dolphins exhibit one of the most sophisticated forms of animal communication, employing a diverse vocal repertoire that includes frequency‐modulated whistles, burst-pulses, and other signal types.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the salty creeks and marshes of the Lowcountry, a remarkable and rare feeding behavior unfolds, one that makes dolphins part-time beach goers – strand feeding. Strand ...

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Dolphin watching can be magical, but only when done with respect for the animals and their habitat. From keeping safe distances to choosing responsible operators, ethical practices protect dolphins ...