It’s not uncommon to see a dolphin with the zoomies – they’re some of the most playful ocean creatures that we know of – but ...

'They often do repetitive leaps for fun or communication within the dolphin herd,' an expert said.

Dolphins are familiar coastal creatures in Beaufort County and seeing the distinctive gray dorsal fins pierce the surface of a local river or creek is not unusual. But a peculiar and spectacular ...

Wild dolphins use sea sponges as tools to hunt safely, revealing how animal culture survives despite hidden sensory costs.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In the salty creeks and marshes of the Lowcountry, a remarkable and rare feeding behavior unfolds, one that makes dolphins part-time beach goers – strand feeding. Strand ...

Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most recognizable sea mammals for those who visit the ocean. But everyday beachgoers don’t typically know why dolphins act the way they do, or what they’re like in ...

Dolphins exhibit one of the most sophisticated forms of animal communication, employing a diverse vocal repertoire that includes frequency‐modulated whistles, burst-pulses, and other signal types.

Dolphins are known for what appear to be big, contagious smiles. But do they actually, well, smile? The answer, according to a new study of dolphin play, is a resounding “maybe.” Dolphins use their ...

Stories about dolphins move fast. Someone spots a shark, dolphins show up, and the moment quickly becomes something bigger than it was. Friends repeat it. Strangers add their own details. Before long, ...

If you want to have a whale of a good time, and a real porpoise for reading today’s column, get ready to celebrate National Dolphin Day! Highly intelligent and social, dolphins are fascinating ...