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![Type D whales could be a new species of killer whale.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CpHq2ZdrVqfbo5pJegH7jR-320-80.jpg)
Secret Group of Killer Whales Discovered in Southern Ocean
By Kimberly Hickok published
These marine mammals look like killer whales but smaller, with smaller patches above their eyes and pointier dorsal fins. What are these posers
![Rimmy is a rescued bottlenose dolphin being cared for at SeaWorld San Antonio.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPJLhnGXegMBfdZojxEEyN-320-80.jpg)
World's First Dolphin Spinal Tap Cranks Marine Medicine Up to 11
By Brandon Specktor published
This is (Dolphin) Spinal Tap.
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Newborn Orca Spotted Off Seattle Coast. Will the Baby Survive Its 1st Year?
By Mindy Weisberger published
A beleaguered orca population finally has something to celebrate.
![Scarlet, or J50 swimming.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4todhX2MeMZBQQKvWnLHH-320-80.jpg)
Scarlet, the Struggling Orca, Now Presumed Dead
By Kimberly Hickok published
Despite rescuers' best efforts, Scarlet, a young ailing orca, is now presumed dead.
![Scarlet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T4p3fDzQqGap9dP8vNNUTB-320-80.jpg)
Starving Orca Feared Dead. But NOAA Isn't Giving Up Just Yet.
By Kimberly Hickok published
Capturing Scarlet could be the only way to save her — if she's still alive.
![A pod of dolphins races through the waters of Monterey Bay, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwB2PLmBRFjF2PPLDPEg4i-320-80.jpg)
Watch: Dolphin Superpod Chases Billions of Baitfish in Monterey Bay
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Though the site was spectacular for onlookers nearshore, to the dolphins, it was probably just another Monday.
![Dolphin walking on water](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b5SqZBF9ox99BhjpMhWrmU-320-80.jpg)
These Dolphins Taught Each Other to Moonwalk — But It Was Just a Fad
By Laura Geggel published
![Orca rescue](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97oWho4JwUFjrhBaFdihye-320-80.jpg)
In Photos: Response Teams Try To Save Starving Killer Whale
By Kimberly Hickok published
Teams in Washington and Canada are working together to save Scarlet, a starving 3-year-old killer whale.
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