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dolphin

[dawl-fin, dol-] / ˈdɔl fɪn, ˈdɒl- /


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The dolphin carcass has been sent for further examination, although test results could take up to six months.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Under ideal conditions, common dolphin numbers can increase by about 4% per year, meaning that growth in 2019 was likely only around 1.6%.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

Ms. Wille, a psychotherapist, used dolphin encounters as experiential therapy for people struggling with addiction and mental illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

He looked back, expecting to see the dolphin as the boat went over it but there was nothing.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen




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