Mexico has officially banned dolphin shows after years of heated debate, marking a turning point for animal rights. The move to outlaw marine mammal performances is not just symbolic, it deals ...

"They are so curious and playful!" the tourist said, recounting how the marine mammals swam right up to his boat ...

When researchers from the University of British Columbia set out to film the solitary hunting habits of Northern resident ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Rachel Hale is a former member of Gulf World Marine Park’s animal care team and former dolphin trainer, with over 10 years of experience in marine mammal and ...

Research suggests that dolphins develop a lifelong vocal “name.” Here’s how they evolved this high level of social identity, once thought to be uniquely human.

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

Bird flu has killed 10 bottlenose dolphins in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, making it a global hotspot for the virus in ...

CAPE MAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, N.J. (AP) — Animal welfare officials say a dolphin stuck in a New Jersey creek for more than a week has died after a rescue attempt they say was attempted as a “last resort ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - A Florida marine park known for aquatic animal encounters is now weathering concerns about its animals’ quality of life, causing lawmakers to speak out.