Dolphins can recognize their old tank mates' whistles after being separated for more than 20 years—the longest social memory ever recorded for a non-human species.
Plants & Animals
Aug 6, 2013
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A fossil that has been in the collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History since it was discovered in 1951 is today helping scientists piece together the evolutionary history of whales and dolphins, ...
Archaeology
Aug 16, 2016
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A groundbreaking study of banded mongooses in Uganda has shown even small-brained animals pass on traditions, giving a valuable insight into how complex human culture could have evolved.
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Jun 15, 2010
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About 150 dolphins beached themselves and became stranded on Japan's northeastern coast, but frantic rescue efforts Friday saved just a few of them.
Ecology
Apr 10, 2015
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If a human comes down with a rash, they might go to the doctor and come away with some ointment to put on it. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins get skin conditions, too, but they come about their medication by queuing up nose-to-tail ...
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May 19, 2022
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Murdoch University marine biologist Dr. Delphine Chabanne has discovered evidence of male alliance in Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, the first time such behavior has been recorded outside of Western Australia's famed Shark ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 2, 2022
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New findings by Murdoch University researchers have shown that local dolphins are the hottest seafood chefs in the south-west.
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Mar 18, 2016
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Female dolphins who have help from their female friends are far more successful as mothers than those without such help, according to a landmark new study.
Plants & Animals
Nov 1, 2010
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Dolphins are picky about who they are friends with and shun rival groups, new research has found.
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Dec 18, 2018
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Bottlenose dolphins in Africa use signature whistles to identify each other, say scientists investigating the animals communication.
Plants & Animals
Nov 19, 2014
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