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Study sheds new light on dolphin coordination during predation
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Oct 21, 2008 |
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Spinner dolphins have long been known for their teamwork in capturing prey but a new study using high-tech acoustics has found that their synchronization is even more complex than scientists realized and likely evolved as ...
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Study shows eastern tropical pacific ocean dolphin populations improving
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Jun 05, 2008 |
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The numbers of Northeastern offshore spotted and eastern spinner dolphins in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean are increasing after being severely depleted because of accidental death in the tuna purse-seine ...
Four dolphins found dead on Florida beach
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Dec 14, 2007 |
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Researchers are examining four dead dolphins that washed ashore on Florida's Canaveral National Seashore.
Group calls for ban on dolphin therapy
Oct 28, 2007 |
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A British conservation group wants a ban on dolphin-assisted therapy, arguing there is no proof it helps the sick and disabled.
Mercury contamination found in stranded Victorian dolphins
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Jun 10, 2008 |
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Monash University research into heavy metal contaminant levels in dolphins from Port Phillip Bay and the Gippsland Lakes has revealed high mercury levels may be a contributing factor to dolphin deaths.
Environment shapes dolphin noises
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Nov 19, 2007 |
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Dolphins appear to change their vocalisations depending on their physical and social environments and level of human interaction, new research shows.
'Dolphin pads' help prevent bedsores
Apr 03, 2009 |
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They say dolphins are smart, and now people are borrowing a technology that was first used on the mammals.
Dolphins maintain round-the-clock visual vigilance
May 01, 2009 |
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Dolphins have a clever trick for overcoming sleep deprivation. Sam Ridgway from the US Navy Marine Mammal Program explains that they are able to send half of their brains to sleep while the other half remains ...
Another dolphin stranding off Cape Cod
Jan 29, 2006 |
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Massachusetts wildlife officials say they have no idea why so many dolphins and whales have been stranded this winter on Cape Cod.
Dolphin population at risk in Britain
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May 16, 2007 |
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A report from the Wildlife Trusts and an animal charity has found that commercial fishing in Britain is placing the regional dolphin population at risk.
Scientists uncover new dolphin species in Australian waters
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Nov 21, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Marine mammal experts have uncovered a new species of dolphin in Australian waters, challenging existing knowledge about bottlenose dolphin classifications and highlighting the country's marine biodiversity.
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