dolphin

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

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

By studying the growth layers in dolphin teeth, the scientists determined the ages at which the animals died.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 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 fell to the deck as a dolphin, his tail thumping against the boards.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan