Dolphin Genes Hold Clues to Animal Intelligence
Evolution-wise, bottlenose dolphins have left their mammalian brothers in the dust, and new research is showing what genes they changed to do it. These genes include those involved in brain and metabolism. full story
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SAN DIEGO -- A dolphin that got entangled in a discarded fishing line has been freed after an hour-long rescue effort off San Diego. Lifeguards and SeaWorld animal specialists located the dolphin in the waters a mile off La Jolla Friday after a kayaker reported spotting the distressed animal. They used a pole to gather the 50- to 100-foot line, then snipped it around the...
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PHOTO: Dolphin Spotted In East River
A dolphin was spotted in the East River near 96 Street on Wednesday. According to the blog, Out Walking The Dog, the dolphin was seen swimming in circles between the Randall’s Island pedestrian bridge and Mill Rock. A NYPD harbor patrol crew is currently assisting the animal. NBC's Brynn Gingras was at the scene and tweeted: And WCBS's Alex Silverman tweeted: Silverman...
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City Room: Dolphin Seen on an Apparently Healthy Swim in the East River
The dolphin was seen off the East 90s of Manhattan and gave no sign of being in any danger, but a marine animal expert intended to assess its health.
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Scientists Seek Data on Rare "Data-Deficient" Snubfin Dolphin
The snubfin dolphin is a mystery to science. It inhabits the warm waters of northern Australia but little else is known about the animal.
palmbeachpost.com (2 months and 24 days ago)
Girl who lost feet in accident meets dolphin
TAMPA (AP) - A toddler whose feet were amputated after her father accidentally backed over her with a riding lawnmower had a special meeting with her hero. Ireland Nugent has often been seen clutching a stuffed animal of Winter, the dolphin with a prosth...
yoursun.com (5 hours ago)
Mass dolphin deaths under investigation
The deaths of at least 23 dolphins are under investigation in South Australia.A juvenile dolphin was found dead at Hallett Cove in Adelaide and the SA Museum is doing an autopsy.Another dead juvenile dolphin has been reported at Southport.Staff of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary are monitoring a female dolphin guarding a dead calf in the Port River.
abc.net.au (1 month and 3 days ago)
How a dolphin missing mum will car for her by name: Animal mimics whistle to try and trigger a reunion
A dolphin calf separated from its mother mimics her short, sharp whistle in what is thought to be a way of trying to trigger a reunion.
dailymail.co.uk (2 months and 30 days ago)
DNews: Top 3 Animal Videos This Week
A handicapped pig cruising in a K'Nex Wheelchair! A moth driving a small robot! And the rescue of an adorable bottlenose dolphin! Check out our top 3 animal
discovery.com (3 months and 4 days ago)
Supreme Court critical of patents on human genes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices said Monday they were highly skeptical of the idea that a company or a scientist can hold a patent on human genes and prevent others from testing or using them.
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