Dolphin

Peruvian team finds 12-million-year-old near-perfect dolphin ancestor

The Ocucaje Desert, often labeled a great hotel for marine animals because of calm conditions that once prevailed there, has long served as a cemetery for ancient species.

Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.
Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.

Scientists found a 3.5-meter dolphin fossil in a desert that was once an ancient ocean

A Humback Whale surrounded by dolphins.

Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back

 The dolphin being studied is of the Stenella frontalis species. Complex communication signals

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins


New dolphin sighted at Eilat harbor, sparking hope of a romance - watch

Nature lovers hope the dolphin is male so that he may pair with a female of his species also sighted in the area.

An Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin spotted in Eilat

Dolphin attacked by shark in first recorded incident in Israel

"Since here in Israel we had not yet identified a single dolphin with scars, it had led us to think that there are no - or almost no - such attacks."

Dolphin attacked by shark near Israel, 2020

Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH

The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.

A dolphin seen swimming next to the boat.

Dolphins in theme parks could be replaced by robot models one day

"The idea of this pilot is really to create a kind of "Sesame Street" under water."

Walt Conti, founder and CEO of Edge Innovations, uses a handheld controller to move an animatronic dolphin in a tank at the company's warehouse in Fremont, California, US, September 30, 2020

Mediterranean dolphin spotted off Haifa's coastline - WATCH

IMMRAC researchers noted that the particular dolphin spotted on Saturday was healthy and didn't present any signs of weakness or disease.

Orli the dolphin next to his dead friend

New study shows dolphins can learn to use tools

The scientists speculated that this behavior happens mostly when a shortage of food occurs.

Dolphins [Illustrative]

Venice canals clear canals as Italians sit in quarantine

As coronavirus shuts more people into their homes, the canals of Venice have become still and lack their usual boat traffic.

An empty canal is seen after the spread of coronavirus has caused a decline in the number of tourists in Venice, Italy, March 1, 2020

Dolphins play with naval vessel off Israeli coast

"Israel's beaches have been designated as an important habitat for this endangered spiecies," Guy Levian, an inspector from the Authority, said.

Eight Risso’s dolphins spotted near Eilat /  Park ranger Hen Topikian

WATCH: Pod of dolphins spotted off the coast of Eilat

The false killer whale is an oceanic dolphin noted for being highly sociable.

False Killer whale spotted near Eilat

WATCH: rarely seen Dolphin behavior spotted off Israeli coast

Dolphin mourning lost friend seen near Israeli port city, scholars claim such behavior among males has seldom been seen.

Orli the dolphin next to his dead friend