Every now and then, news outlets will feature stories detailing sightings of pink dolphins in the world's oceans. These marine mammals, while magnificent to be sure, have a special place in the world of animal lore. Owing in part to their unusual appearance, these creatures have gained fame for their purported connections to another mystical sea denizen: the mermaid. As … [Read more...] about Strange Superstition Involving Pink Dolphins
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Scientists Attached Cameras to Navy Dolphins and Captured Something Terrifying
At the risk of prematurely bestowing the title, we believe we have discovered the strangest paper published in 2022. Scientists fitted GoPro cameras to the bodies of six dolphins trained by the US Navy and captured gruesome footage of them looking for food and devouring their kill. The objective of this potential invasion of dolphin privacy, according to the study, was to learn … [Read more...] about Scientists Attached Cameras to Navy Dolphins and Captured Something Terrifying
Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins
Above and below the water's surface, British photographer Christopher Swann captures breathtaking images of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins. With over 25 years of experience diving with whales and dolphins and leading whale- and dolphin-watching vacations all over the world, the photographer has finely polished his understanding of their behaviors, allowing him to get up … [Read more...] about Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins
Mama Dolphins Sing to Their Babies in the Womb
Dolphin intellect never ceases to astound our less-flippered companions – and we're not just talking about the dolphin who stole a woman's iPad this week. Dolphins "sing" to their newborn calves in the womb, according to new research. Dolphins, like humans, utilize "signature whistles" to identify and communicate with one another. Mother dolphins have been spotted performing … [Read more...] about Mama Dolphins Sing to Their Babies in the Womb
Watch How Dolphins Self-Medicate With Coral From Nature’s Drugstore
Self-medication is surprisingly common in the animal kingdom. Many creatures have evolved to employ materials from their surroundings to cure their illnesses, ranging from ants and bees to orangutans, chimps, and – obviously – humans. Bottlenose dolphins appear to have joined the queue at nature's pharmacy, as they have been photographed lining up to rub themselves against … [Read more...] about Watch How Dolphins Self-Medicate With Coral From Nature’s Drugstore