Dolphins : Science World Report

Sep 12, 2016 03:50 AM EDT

Dolphin Facts: Scientists Recorded a Conversation Between Two Dolphins; Can They Really Talk Like Humans?

Scientists have found that dolphins communicate in a way that is very similar to what humans do, making them more intelligent than some people think.

Aug 12, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Mother Dolphins Perform Signature Whistles, Sing To Their Babies In Their Wombs

The mother dolphins sing to their unborn calves in their wombs,according to a study.

Aug 01, 2016 03:30 AM EDT

Drones Used For Whales, Dolphins Research In Hawaiian Waters

Researchers used drones to aid in studying whales and dolphins in Hawaii and the results showed potential.

May 13, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

WATCH: Rare Video of Dolphins Hunting a Shark

See the remarkable video clip of a pod of dolphins hunting a shark.

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Mercury Levels in Dolphins Linked to Exposure in Humans

It turns out that levels of mercury in dolphins are linked to exposure in humans. Scientists have found that consuming locally caught seafood may cause some major issues for humans.

Sep 01, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Ancient and Extinct River Dolphin May Shed Light on Modern Species

Scientists have uncovered a new, ancient and extinct species of river dolphin. By examining fossil fragments, researchers are shedding more light on the evolution of today's freshwater dolphin species.

Jun 13, 2015 08:27 AM EDT

Norwegian Scientists Discover Polar Bears are Now Hunting and Devouring Dolphins

For the first time ever, scientists have witnessed polar bears preying not on seals, but on dolphins. The new findings may indicate that these species may be adapting to climate change.

May 07, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

Solomon Islands are Hunting Dolphins for Their Teeth During Mass Kills

It turns out that people are hunting dolphins for their teeth. Researchers have discovered that from 1976 to 2013, more than 15,000 dolphins were killed by villagers in Fanalei in the Solomon Islands alone.

May 05, 2015 11:39 AM EDT

Like Humans, Dolphins Have Friends and Complex Social Networks

It turns out that humans aren't the only ones that have friends. Scientists have found that dolphins form highly complex and dynamic networks of friends that determine how they mingle and with whom they spend their time.

Mar 09, 2015 08:41 AM EDT

New Tool for Conserving Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises May Help Policymakers

Scientists have identified more than 100 areas within U.S. waters that should be considered biologically important when making management and regulatory decisions about human activities.

Oct 08, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

Killer Whales Learn the Language of Dolphins: Communication Cross-Species

A few species, including humans, can imitate new sounds and use them in appropriate social contexts. Known as vocal learning, this is one of the underpinnings of language. Now, scientists have found that killer whales possess this particular ability and can actually learn cross-species.

Sep 30, 2014 06:27 AM EDT