While the taxonomic status of killer whale ecotypes (Orcinus orca) and common dolphin subspecies (Delphinus delphis) has long been debated, recent research suggests newly recognized subspecies ...
Common dolphins are among the ocean's most abundant mammals, but they are living shorter lives in the North Atlantic, according to a new study published in Conservation Letters. The research team, led ...
Knowing the age of an animal reveals key information about how long it lives and when it reproduces. But figuring out the age of wild animals is not easy, especially for dolphins. Until recently, ...