Japan experts to study Chilika lake dolphins

Last Updated: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 09:47

A team of scientists from Japan Tuesday began studying the underwater behaviour of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin in the world-famous Chilika lake, a senior state official said.

Hundreds of dead dolphins wash ashore in Peru

Last Updated: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:56

At least 264 dead bottlenose dolphins have washed ashore over the past three days on Peru`s northern coast.

Gangetic river dolphins on road to recovery?

Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 09:47

The Gangetic river dolphin is India`s national aquatic animal, but frequently falls prey to poachers. Their carcasses are found regularly on river banks.

Bangladesh Sundarbans to have dolphin sanctuaries

Last Updated: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:56

Hundreds of fishermen still catch fish in the water bodies, known as a hotspot for dolphins, he said.

American author writes book on sex with dolphin

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 08:34

An American author has written a book detailing his nine-month-long sexual relationship with a female dolphin.

Man writes book on sex with dolphin

Last Updated: Monday, September 26, 2011, 23:06

Brenner`s book, Wet Goddess: Recollection of a dolphin lover, recounts his love affair with a female dolphin named Ruby.

New dolphin species discovered in Australia

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 19:09

Researchers in Australia have discovered that dolphin colonies living around Melbourne are a species unlike any other in the world, they revealed on Thursday.

WWF calls for action to save Mekong dolphins

Last Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011, 13:43

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) calls for an urgent action to protect the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin population in the Mekong River, WWF`s new research said.