dolphin

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They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Israel’s Army Radio reported that Hamas claims to have captured an Israeli spy dolphin, equipped with surveillance gear, off the coast of Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He wouldn’t say if the U.S. had dolphin assets in the water.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"They found a dolphin at one point and had to shut everything down."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The professor moved the second hand to the griffin and the third to the dolphin.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman