dolphin

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Common dolphins and harbour porpoises are among the species most frequently affected by stranding, largely because they are more abundant in coastal waters, according to the BDMLR.

From BBC

Long-finned pilot whales are large dolphins and described by Whale and Dolphin Conservation as having "incredibly strong bonds".

From BBC

The first suspected case of a grey seal killing a common dolphin has been recorded in Wales.

From BBC

The findings suggest these highly social fish are capable of a sophisticated cognitive process known as 'contingency testing,' a level of intelligence more commonly associated with marine mammals such as dolphins.

From Science Daily

One of them leapt off, like he’d seen whales and dolphins do on the Discovery Channel.

From Literature