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.

Some dolphins appear to have a shocking sixth sense. Researchers in Germany found that bottlenose dolphins can detect electric fields underwater — a skill that could help them better hunt down prey ...

A study of dolphin jaw anatomy suggests their teeth might act as antennae for sound waves, potentially helping to explain how they hear and use echolocation underwater. “Our findings support the ...

Wild dolphins use sea sponges as tools to hunt safely, revealing how animal culture survives despite hidden sensory costs.

New research reveals an endearing habit amongst bottlenose dolphins that crops up during playtime—one that we humans display too. Here’s what the study found. Dolphins are beloved amongst researchers ...

Dolphins are extremely playful, but little is known about how they—and other marine mammals—communicate during playtime. New research publishing October 2 in the Cell Press journal iScience shows that ...