A woman had the wildlife experience of a lifetime when she spotted a pod of over 1,000 dolphins, including babies leaping ...

Dolphins sleep with one half of their brain awake, staying alert while resting. Discover the fascinating science behind this ...

MONTEREY, Calif. — A super pod of more than 1,500 Risso’s dolphins was spotted in Carmel Bay this week, an uncommon sighting that highlights the rich marine life off the California coast, according to ...

Laela Sayigh is a senior research specialist in the biology department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She’s headed ...

Dolphins are known for what appear to be big, contagious smiles. But do they actually, well, smile? The answer, according to a new study of dolphin play, is a resounding “maybe.” Dolphins use their ...

Common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping seven years ...

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

Fishers around the world are desperate for a reliable way to stop dolphins from plundering their catch. Dolphins’ net burgling—known as depredation—costs fishers income and also puts dolphins at risk ...