dolphin

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The mammals are: the bottlenose dolphin, the brown hare, the European hedgehog, the grey seal, the pine martin and the red fox.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

“Purpose, porpoise, dolphin, doorframe, doorway. You are the doorway to the salvation of the world.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman