Four male dolphins pursue a female dolphin at Shark Bay on the Australian Coast. (Simon Allen) (CN) — Of all alliances across the animal kingdom, those formed by bottlenose dolphins are the largest ...

Dolphins in Australia have formed the "largest alliance network known outside of humans," scientists have found. A study from researchers at the The University of Western Australia (UWA), University ...

MARATHON, Fla. — Through the muddied haze of an artificial lagoon, bottlenose dolphins Delta and Reese knew what to do. Two buttons situated on opposite edges of the lagoon would, if hit in tandem, ...

If you've ever seen a production of "West Side Story," you'll be familiar with gangs of males, clicking their fingers in synch while seeing off rivals or prowling for a mate. Up until now, scientists ...

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.

Watching dolphins play can evoke wonder and admiration. While these delightful bonds may seem fleeting, a subset of dolphins form complex alliances based on strong, lifelong friendships. To explore ...

Not only do dolphins have wingmen, but they form the largest complex social networks of any non-human animal, according to a new study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of ...

Researchers now say some dolphins can actually form multiple levels of alliances among their societies — long-thought to be a unique characteristic of human societies. People establish strategic, ...

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