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Navy-Trained Dolphins May Help Save Endangered Porpoises
By Jeanna Bryner published
A team of Navy dolphins may be the last hope of survival for the planet's arguably cutest porpoises, called vaquitas (Phocoena sinus).
How to Keep Captive Killer Whales Happy
By Stephanie Pappas published
Amidst controversy over captive orcas, researchers suggest ways to make life better for the killer whales in marine parks.
Mama Dolphins Sing Their Name to Babies in the Womb
By Stephanie Pappas published
Dolphin mamas appear to sing their own name to their unborn calves.
SeaWorld Phasing Out Killer Whale Shows: Will It Make a Difference?
By Kate Goldbaum published
SeaWorld San Diego, long known for its live killer-whale shows, will begin phasing out the performances next year in favor of conservation-based shows.
Oil Spill Aftermath: Why Baby Dolphins May Be Rare in Gulf Waters
By Laura Geggel published
Bottlenose dolphins swimming in waters affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are dying earlier and birthing fewer calves than dolphins living in other areas, a new study shows.
New Species of Ancient 'River' Dolphin Actually Lived in the Ocean
By Sara G. Miller published
A new fossil discovery sheds light on when some dolphins went from oceans to rivers.
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