Dolphin news, features and articles
Explore Dolphins
Latest about Dolphins
Ancient 'Strange-Face' Dolphin Used Its Snout to Vacuum Up Food
By Charles Q. Choi published
An ancient dolphin with strange snout used it to vacuum up food from the seafloor, new findings suggest.
Orca Calf Dies at SeaWorld: Why Killer Whales Get Sick in Captivity
By Tracy Staedter published
Dozens of killer whales have died in captivity, including the 3-month-old orca named Kyara that just died at SeaWorld. So why do these marine mammals seem to fare so poorly?
In Photos: A Rare Albino Risso's Dolphin
By Jeanna Bryner published
A whale-watching crew has spotted a rare albino Risso's dolphin off the California coast, likely the only such creature in the eastern Pacific. Here are photos of the cute juvenile dolphin.
Rare Albino Dolphin Spotted Off California Coast
By Jeanna Bryner published
A 3-year-old albino dolphin was spotted swimming with its mom in California's Monterey Bay last week, and the little one appears healthy, scientists say.
Death by Octopus: This Dolphin Bit Off More Than He Could Chew
By Jeanna Bryner published
A dolphin off Western Australia that tried to consume an octopus was choked in the process, say scientists who studied the dolphin's corpse.
Shake Well Before Enjoying: Dolphins 'Tenderize' Octopus Prey
By Kacey Deamer published
Dolphins shake and toss octopus prey to tenderize their meal.
Blowhole 'Breathalyzer' Shows Salmonella in Killer Whales
By Megan Gannon published
Scientists gave killer whales a breathalyzer to test the animals' health, and found that the orcas are carrying some human pathogens.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.