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bottlenose dolphins

Coverage of bottlenose dolphins in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 24 · 11:15 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 04:00 UTC
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Adriaticplace1Giovanni Bearziperson1Dolphin Biology and Conservationorganization1Stephanie Kingperson1University of Bristolorganization1animal behaviortopic1Natashaperson1Marisperson1New York aquariumplace1PLOS Oneorganization1mirror self-recognition testtopic1beluga whalestopic1Asian elephantstopic1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 3 · 04:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Dolphins increasingly rely on trawlers for food in overfished Adriatic, say scientists

    Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge food, with 76% of fishing boats in one area being followed. Baby dolphins learn this behavior from their parents, according to a study by Giovanni Bearzi and his team.

  • SCIENCEJun 2 · 15:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Female dolphins remember who is aggressive when choosing a mating partner, research shows

    Female dolphins avoid aggressive males by recognizing their unique calls and tracking past behavior during mating season, according to research led by Prof Stephanie King. The study highlights how female dolphins use memory to select mating partners, particularly avoiding aggressive males when they are unavailable.

  • SCIENCEMay 24 · 11:15 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it

    Beluga whales Natasha and Maris passed the mirror self-recognition test in a study published in PLOS One, indicating self-awareness. This achievement places them in an exclusive list of species, including great apes, dolphins, and elephants, that have demonstrated this cognitive ability.