Dolphins
Atlantic humpback dolphin protected by US Endangered Species Act
The Critically Endangered Atlantic humpback dolphin has been granted protection under the US Endangered Species Act.
Petition launched to ban captive cetaceans in the UK
There are no captive cetaceans in the UK - but its not illegal to keep them. Marine Connection has launched a petition to change that
Mass death of pink Amazon River dolphins
120 Amazon river dolphin carcasses have been pulled out of River Tefé as scientists fear extreme heat and drought caused a mass die-off
Tragic Lolita’s dolphin tankmate relocated to Texas
Miami Seaquarium criticised for moving Li'i, the Pacific white-sided dolphin tank-mate of Tokitae (aka Lolita) to SeaWorld San Antonio
Video: orcas hunting dolphins in San Diego
Stunning footage from videographer DolphinDroneDom of orcas (killer whales) hunting dolphins off the coast of San Diego
Four injured after dolphin attacks at Japan beach
Dolphin attacks leave four swimmers injured, with one man suffering broken ribs and bitten hands at beach in Japan's Fukui prefecture
Thomas Cook ends tickets sales to captive cetacean attractions
Thomas Cook has announced it will cease ticket sales to any attraction featuring captive cetaceans, including dolphins, whales and orcas
Dolphins communicate using ‘baby talk’ to calves, research shows
Female bottlenose dolphins modify signature whistles to communicate with their calves, similar to humans using ‘baby talk’ with newborns
Featured Photographer: Elise Gibbins
Elise Gibbins is a British filmmaker and photographer specialising in content-driven campaigns for wildlife and commercial projects
10 best places to swim with dolphins
Dolphins are some of the best-loved animals in the oceans, here's 10 of the best places to encounter dolphins in their natural environment
Thomas Cook blacklists animal attractions failing standards
Thomas Cook has banned the sale of trips to captive cetacean attractions in locations failing to meet animal welfare standards