Uncommon bottlenose dolphin sightings in NYC excite fortunate onlookers
These dolphins have earned the nickname “cosmopolitans.” This summer, boaters and kayakers are having the rare joy of watching Bottlenose Dolphins against the backdrop of New York City’s skyline. What’s considered a unique experience might soon be more routine. Recently, around 20 pods of these dolphins—genuinely a “cosmopolitan” species of the Delphinidae family—delighted ferry passengers […]
Heartwarming video captures a baby bottlenose dolphin taking its first breath
New Dolphin Calf Born at Chicago Zoo CHICAGO — A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning, with the supportive presence of her mother. The event was captured on video by the zoo staff. The 38-year-old dolphin, named Allie, received cheers from a team of veterinarians […]
Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana
A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty regarding a dolphin found shot to death in southwestern Louisiana. Brazil governor declares state of emergency as more than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish found dead Federal wildlife officials said in a news release Monday […]
Rare, black-and-white bottlenose dolphin spotted in Australia
One of the world’s rarest colored dolphins has been discovered in Australia. Speckles, a spotted black and white bottlenose dolphin, surprised University of the Sunshine Coast researchers at Hervey Bay, a whale heritage site on the Queensland coast. “It was nearing the end of the day and we were about to leave, and we saw […]