A quick splash, a sleek fin cutting through the surface, and then—gone. Dolphins don’t perform on cue, but when you spot one, even for a moment, it truly does make the ocean feel alive. Some places ...

WASHINGTON — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose. Using the sponge to protect from sharp rocks ...

Research shows male dolphins with strong friendships age more slowly. Social bonds reduce stress and protect health at the ...

You’re out on the water near Galveston when a dolphin surfaces beside your boat, close enough to splash you. It’s natural to call out or whistle, but in Texas, that moment of excitement can actually ...