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Rare Albino Bottlenose Dolphin Spotted Off Florida Coast
By Laura Geggel published
An albino bottlenose dolphin, recently spotted off the east coast of Florida, was caught on video flashing its white dorsal fin above the water's blue waves.
Newborn Killer Whale Brings Hope for Endangered Pod
By Kelly Dickerson published
A baby killer whale was born into the endangered J-pod that lives off the coast of Washington state.
Killer Whales Caught in Stunning Drone Footage (Video)
By Tia Ghose published
A population of killer whales has been captured playing, chasing prey and socializing in gorgeous video taken by a tiny unmanned drone.
Photos: Drone Reveals Killer Whales
By Tia Ghose published
A tiny drone has captured stunning images of a killer whale pod, revealing which whales are pregnant and malnourished.
Killer Whales Learn How to Speak Dolphin
By Laura Geggel published
Killer whales are known for their haunting songs consisting of complex whistles and clicks, but they can also learn "dolphin speak," a new study finds.
Dolphins Can Sense Magnets, Study Suggests
By Tanya Lewis published
Dolphins can now add magnetic sense to their already impressive resume of abilities, new research suggests.
Whee! Whales and Dolphins Squeal with Delight
By Tanya Lewis published
Almost like giggling children, dolphins and whales squeal with delight when they get a fishy treat, a new study finds.
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