Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:05
The species was discovered from the Araguaia River basin of Brazil and researchers propose that it be called the Araguaian Boto, or Boto-do-Araguaia.
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 13:50
A new species of humpback dolphin has been discovered swimming in the waters off the northern coast of Australia.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:17
Scientists have invented a new radar system that is inspired by the way dolphins hunt using bubble nets.
Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 15:41
Dolphins, which are believed to be the cleverest creatures in the animal kingdom, may not possess high intelligence, a new study has revealed.
Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 22:34
The New Zealand government Friday proposed a further fishing net ban off the west of the country`s North Island in a bid to save the world`s most endangered dolphin but critics say the move is too little too late.
Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 13:22
The Maui`s dolphin is one of the world`s smallest, with a maximum length of 1.7 metres (5.5 feet), prompting conservationists to call it "the hobbit of the sea".
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 21:26
The Centre has nipped in the bud plans of three states to set up dolphinariums to attract tourists.
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 16:58
Ichthyosaurs are marine reptiles known from hundreds of fossils from the time of the dinosaurs.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10:08
The endangered Gangetic river dolphin population has been stable in Bihar over the last six years, despite accidental and intentional killing of the mammal in the rivers, an official said.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 14:47
Good news for wildlife lovers from the Chilika Lake. The population of Irrawaddy dolphins has increased by 4.6 per cent as compared to last year`s census.
Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 15:21
An incredible video of 1,000 dolphins stampeding past a California tour boat like a herd of wild horses has gone viral, getting nearly one million views after it was posted on the web.
Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 16:25
A hearing system compound hitherto thought exclusive to dolphins has been discovered in a large group of insects, including crickets and grasshoppers, researchers say.
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