National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warns Swimmers Not to Get Too Close to an Aggressive Dolphin in Padre Island

Medicine & Technology May 31, 2022

NOAA warns the public who will go to Padre Island this Memorial Day weekend of a certain dolphin that has developed an aggressive behavior towards humans. Check out why it has changed its behavior despite constant human interaction.

2 Sexually-Aroused Male Dolphins Hang Out With Anaconda in Bolivian River

May 06, 2022

Two sexually stimulated adult male dolphins hung onto the snake and swam together in a river. Continue reading to find out what happened to the snake after that.

Dolphin Stabbed in the Eye and in Begging Position Dies From a Painful, Slow Death Due to Injury

Apr 21, 2022

Wildlife officials are investigating the mysterious death of a bottlenose dolphin that was recovered with a stab wound on its head. Read on to learn the details.

Stranded Dolphin Dies After Texas Beachgoers Harassed and Ride the Sick Mammal Before Rescuers Arrive

Apr 16, 2022

A living dolphin in Texas that got stranded died due to stress after beachgoers harassed it. Read the article for further details.

Dolphin Attacks Trainer in Front of Horrified Families in Miami Seaquarium: How Often Do These Sea Creatures Attack Humans? [WATCH]

Apr 13, 2022

The incident in Miami Seaquarium is not the first dolphin attack and probably not the last. Find out how often these seemingly adorable sea creatures attack humans and why they do so.

Last Known Freshwater Dolphin in Mekong River Laos Caught in a Fishing Net, Badly Injured and Found Dead Days Later

Feb 24, 2022

The last known Mekong River dolphin in Laos was found dead on Tuesday. Find out what the death of this mammal means for the largest river in Southeast Asia.

Female Dolphins Have Functional Clitoris; New Study Reveals It’s Surprisingly Akin to That of Humans'

Jan 11, 2022

Findings of a recently published study have shown that the structure found in female dolphins similar to the clitoris that's positioned in their bottlenose's vaginal entrance has lots of sensory nerves, as well as erectile bodies.

[WATCH] Risso's Dolphin Performs Unusual Headstand Underwater While Rotating Slowly

Dec 16, 2021

Drone footage shows a Risso's dolphin suspended vertically and completely submerged in the water, a unique behavior that has never been seen before in other dolphins.

Dolphin Was Like an ‘Obsessed Suitor’ to Woman Trainer, Commits Suicide After Heartbreak; Do They Really Have Feelings?

Sep 19, 2021

The woman who trained a dolphin to communicate only to discover that it fell in love with her. After that, the dolphin committed suicide.

Ancient Reptile That Appeared Like a Shark and a Dolphin, Discovered

Dec 10, 2020

According to the researchers, a newly-discovered ancient reptile looks like "a cross between a dolphin and a shark."

Stranded Whales & Dolphins Contained High Concentration of Toxicants

Aug 07, 2020

For the first time, researchers trace high concentrations of numerous toxicants in stranded whales and dolphins found in the coasts of Florida and North Carolina. Chemicals from fossil fuels and single-use plastics make their way into the marine environment and can be found in the fish and shrimp that dolphins and humans eat alike.

Young Dolphin Relationships Have Important Lessons for Humans

Jul 24, 2020

Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals. In a behavioral study, the friends they choose while they're young are kept until adulthood. From their behavior, there are basic lessons about building relationships and preparing for the future.

Calamity the Dolphin Who Was Saved Twice From Tangled Fishing Lines Dies Months After Partner Bucky Passed Away

Jun 10, 2020

Calamity, the dolphin, died at age forty due to cancer just ten months after her partner, Bucky, passed away. The pair were part of the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

‘World’s Loneliest Dolphin’ Honey Dies After Being Abandoned in a Japanese Aquarium Pool for Two Years

Apr 21, 2020

Honey, the 'World's Loneliest Dolphin' has died on March 29 after being abandoned in the same pool for two years in the shutdown aquarium, Marine Park Aquarium, in Choshi, Japan. 46 penguins and hundreds of fish and reptiles were left abandoned in the facility, with its owners left untraceable. To learn more about the story, click the link above.

Dolphins Form Friendship through Shared Interest like Humans

Jun 12, 2019

The team discovered that male spongers spend more time associating with other male spongers than they do non-spongers, these bonds are based on similar foraging technique and not related to other factors