Penguins hand over pebbles; scorpionflies give spitballs. But I’m hankering after a sea sponge presented by a dolphin, says science writer Helen Pilcher ...

Dogs may be man's best friend, but a person can form a strong bond with any animal under the right circumstances. The squirrels on my college campus would hang out as long as they were fed, and I've ...

Research shows male dolphins with strong friendships age more slowly. Social bonds reduce stress and protect health at the ...

New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery ...

Dolphin study links strong male friendships to slower biological aging. Research tracked 38 dolphins using DNA to measure ...

MILAN (AP) — Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: An acrobatic, wild dolphin. The feeling appears to be mutual — he so far refuses to leave — but proximity to humans has put him in danger. The ...

Knowing the age of an animal reveals key information about how long it lives and when it reproduces. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Age is also essential to ...

Miyeon Kim, who works at Marine Animal Research and Conservation, agrees. His nonprofit is responsible for identifying and ...

MIAMI — Lifeguards in South Florida jumped into action when they heard reports of a beached dolphin. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Ocean Rescue lifeguards found a baby dolphin on Saturday morning on the ...