Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.

Aerial drones also revealed the structure of the hunt: dolphins spread out in a scouting line, driving fish toward the ...

Wild dolphins use sea sponges as tools to hunt safely, revealing how animal culture survives despite hidden sensory costs.

Even buried in the ocean floor, fish may not stand a chance against a hungry bottlenose dolphin. Dolphins have keen vision, an exceptional sense of hearing—and they can sense electric fields emitted ...

Watching dolphins play can evoke wonder and admiration. While these delightful bonds may seem fleeting, a subset of dolphins form complex alliances based on strong, lifelong friendships. To explore ...

Mexico has officially banned dolphin shows after years of heated debate, marking a turning point for animal rights. The move to outlaw marine mammal performances is not just symbolic, it deals ...

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

DIXIE COUNTY, Fla. — A recent study confirmed a common bottlenose dolphin from Florida that died not long after it was found in distress was the first of its kind to have been infected by bird flu.