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Using The iPad To Communicate With Dolphins

Using The iPad To Communicate With Dolphins

Posted by June Liu on 08/30/2010

Who says humans are the only iPad enthusiasts? Merlin, a two-year-old dolphin who resides at Dolphin Discovery in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, is the latest fan of the gadget! But, while most consumers use it to browse the Internet, check e-mail or simply play games, the bottlenose dolphin may be the first, to utilize it as a learning tool.

Dolphins Play 'Tail Soccer' With Jellyfish

Dolphins Play 'Tail Soccer' With Jellyfish

Posted by The Editor on 10/18/2009

Ever wondered what bottle-nosed dolphins do for fun? Marine Biologists observing the fun-loving mammals, were stunned to see them playing a game of soccer - Using bright pink jellyfish as balls.

The Stunning Pink Dolphin

The Stunning Pink Dolphin

Posted by The Editor on 03/06/2009

A rare pink bottlenose dolphin has been drawing throngs of people to Lake Calcasieu, an inland saltwater estuary in Louisiana. The stunning mammal, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, was spotted a few weeks ago, by charter boat captain, Eric Rue.

Video Of The Week - Fishermen Rescue Hundreds Of Dolphhins

Video Of The Week - Fishermen Rescue Hundreds Of Dolphhins

Posted by The Editor on 02/17/2009

Last week, the shallow Manila Bay in Philippines was suddenly inundated with about 500 melon-head dolphins. Scientists believe that either the dolphins had been disoriented by an underwater earthquake, or were following a sick leader.

Dolphin Chefs

Dolphin Chefs

Posted by The Editor on 02/06/2009

The fact that dolphins are intelligent mammals has been known for a number of years, but this latest observation has put them a step closer to humans.

The Flying Dolphins of Moray Firth

The Flying Dolphins of Moray Firth

Posted by The Editor on 05/30/2008

The Moray Firth, a roughly triangular firth (inlet) of the North Sea is an incredibly beautiful area in Northern Scotland. It is also home to over 130 bottlenose dolphins whose amazing acrobatics attracts people from all over the world.