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A male Ganges River Dolphin trapped in a shrinking canal in Gonda survived a 13-hour rescue using India's first Dolphin Ambulance. The specialized mobile unit has now saved eight dolphins since launching in January 2026.
Scientists discovered a brilliantly simple way to prevent dolphin deaths in fishing nets: attach recycled plastic bottles. The solution works because dolphins can detect the bottles with echolocation, giving them a chance to escape.
When Nicole Isaacs saw a dolphin bleeding from parasites off the Los Angeles coast, she jumped in despite being pregnant. The dolphin rolled over and held still, seemingly understanding she was there to help.
When 21 dolphins stranded on a County Kerry beach, locals, visitors, and police joined forces in an urgent rescue effort. Working together, they managed to save 12 dolphins and return them safely to the sea.
Scientists captured the first video evidence of bottlenose dolphins using empty seashells to scoop up fish, a rare hunting technique spotted on opposite coasts of Australia. Even more remarkable, a young calf was filmed copying its mother's tool use, suggesting dolphins may pass down this clever fishing method through generations.
Two elusive dolphin species rarely seen near shore were photographed in the same day off Port Macquarie, giving scientists valuable new data. The stunning images of Risso's and pantropical spotted dolphins will help researchers learn more about these mysterious deep-water creatures.
A dolphin in Western Australia carried her deceased calf for 11 days while her pod stayed close, possibly the longest mourning period ever documented in dolphins. The remarkable footage reveals how deeply these intelligent creatures experience grief.
Brazil just protected 2.5 million acres of ocean to save some of the world's rarest dolphins and ancient fossils. Only 500 Lahille's bottlenose dolphins remain on Earth, and they now have a safe home.
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa is stopping its wild dolphin sourcing and breeding program, marking a major shift in how the tourism industry treats marine mammals. Animal welfare advocates are calling it a positive step forward, though questions remain about the future of dolphins already in captivity.
Beach walkers discovered a rare white-beaked dolphin struggling in the surf at a Dutch beach and immediately called marine rescuers, who are now caring for the animal at their rehabilitation center. The dolphin showed no visible injuries and is receiving expert care while specialists determine if it can safely return to the ocean.
Miami Dolphins employee Brady Engel will bike 39 miles at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge just weeks after scans showed he's cancer-free from his second battle with B-Cell Lymphoma. Last year, he walked a 5K just one month after a stem cell transplant.
Scientists captured the first footage of dolphins on Australia's east coast using shells to trap fish, revealing how mothers teach this clever trick to their calves. This rare hunting strategy was previously only seen 2,500 miles away in Western Australia.
Researchers finally cracked the case of why dozens of healthy dolphins kept washing up on Argentina's shores. The surprising culprit? Killer whales sending them into a panic.
Six dolphins trapped in tiny pools since their Cancún facility closed are finally being prepared for a move to ocean enclosures. Mexico's environmental agency has been working since May to stabilize the animals after videos revealed their distress.
Scientists discovered that male dolphins with close, lifelong friendships are biologically younger than their lonelier peers. The quality of their social bonds, not just group size, directly affects how fast they age at a cellular level.
Endangered Ganges river dolphins are thriving in Bangladesh's toxic Buriganga River, one of the world's five most polluted waterways. Despite extreme pollution that has killed off native fish, these resilient mammals continue to hunt, breed, and raise young.
A healthy bottlenose dolphin has been spotted swimming through Melbourne's Yarra River, delighting city rowers and social media users with glimpses of marine life thriving close to the CBD. Experts say the playful visitor is likely hunting prey and shows how wildlife adapts to urban waterways.
A volunteer coastguard crew returning from a fuel rescue got an unforgettable bonus when endangered Hector's dolphins put on a spectacular show. The magical encounter reminded the team why they volunteer to protect New Zealand's waters.
A juvenile southern right whale stranded in shallow waters for more than two weeks found its way home with help from an unexpected rescue team. A pod of dolphins led the endangered whale through treacherous sandbars back to the open ocean.
Scientists can now measure dolphin population health by sampling DNA floating in seawater, a breakthrough that makes ocean conservation faster and cheaper. This method reveals genetic diversity without needing to track down individual animals.
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