• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 8th, 2014
Killer Whales Can Learn to “Talk” like Dolphins

Killer Whales Can Learn to “Talk” like Dolphins

Researchers find that, when interacting with bottlenose dolphins, killer whales switch to using a new set of sounds

Bottlenose Dolphins Attack, Kill Two Porpoises

Bottlenose Dolphins Attack, Kill Two Porpoises

Witnesses say the dolphins killed the two marine mammals just for fun

The Japanese Government Defends the Country's Annual Dolphin Hunt

The Japanese Government Defends the Country's Annual Dolphin Hunt

High officials say the hunt is a tradition, does not break any laws

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2014
Over 250 Bottlenose Dolphins Herded in Japan's Taiji Cove

Over 250 Bottlenose Dolphins Herded in Japan's Taiji Cove

Sea Shepherd explains some will be slaughtered, others will be taken captive

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2013
BP Deepwater Horizon Spill Gave Dolphins Lung Disease, Hormonal Problems

BP Deepwater Horizon Spill Gave Dolphins Lung Disease, Hormonal Problems

New study documents how bottlenose dolphins in Barataria Bay were affected by the spill

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 5th, 2013
Missiles No Longer Threaten Dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales

Missiles No Longer Threaten Dolphins in Cardigan Bay, Wales

Innovative monitoring system protects dolphins swimming in these military training waters

New Jersey Gets Behind Efforts to Safeguard Local Dolphin Population

New Jersey Gets Behind Efforts to Safeguard Local Dolphin Population

Bottlenose dolphins are being killed by a virus, wildlife researchers explain

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2013
Measles-like Virus Responsible for Hundreds of Dolphin Deaths Reported in the US This Summer

Measles-like Virus Responsible for Hundreds of Dolphin Deaths Reported in the US This Summer

The virus is believed to have killed over 300 dolphins since July 1 until now

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2013
Dolphins Have the Best Memory in the Animal Kingdom

Dolphins Have the Best Memory in the Animal Kingdom

Researchers find bottlenose dolphins can recognize mates they haven't seen in 20 years

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 21st, 2013
Dolphins Have Names, Call Each Other by Them

Dolphins Have Names, Call Each Other by Them

These marine mammals call names when looking for certain individuals, study says

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 25th, 2013
Money Quarrel Leads to 900 Dolphins Being Slaughtered by Villagers

Money Quarrel Leads to 900 Dolphins Being Slaughtered by Villagers

The villagers say their killing these animals was an act of retaliation