Dolphins : Science World Report

Sep 10, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Whale Sex is Driven by the Hips: The Evolution of the Pelvic Bone

When it comes to whales and dolphins, certain bones seem to serve little to no purpose. Their hip bones, in particular, look as if they're just evolutionary remnants from when they used to walk on land. Now, though, scientists have found that these pelvic bones may be crucial when it comes to sex.

Aug 15, 2014 11:40 AM EDT

Whales and Dolphins Simply Like to 'Squeal with Delight'

Did you know that just like humans, whales and dolphins like to squeal with happiness?

Aug 04, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Marine Mammal: Australian Humpback Dolphin

Scientists examining a taxonomically confused group of marine mammals have uncovered a new species: the Australian humpback dolphin.

Aug 02, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Scientists Uncover the Key Gene Responsible for Echolocation in Dolphins and Bats

Echolocation is used by both bats and dolphins, allowing them to navigate the world with the use of sound. Now, scientists have learned a bit more about this particular ability.

May 07, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

Oldest-Known Dolphin Skull Sheds Light on Evolution and Origins of Marine Mammals

Scientists have taken a closer look at the oldest species of dolphin and its partial skull, learning a bit more about the evolution of these marine mammals.

Jan 13, 2014 09:57 AM EST

Dolphin Species Created by Natural Hybridization: New Insight into Evolution

It turns out that a small, sleek marine mammal may be the result of two closely-related dolphin species. Scientists have discovered that natural hybridization is to blame for the clymene dolphin, a species that makes its home in the Atlantic Ocean.