Dolphin adopts calf of another species

Bottlenose dolphin is spotted caring for and even nursing baby common dolphin off New Zealand, in a rare case of cross-species adoption

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5 whales, dolphins to watch for off California

These seasonal visitors are known for their peculiar markings, and are crowd favorites whenever they're spotted

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‘Shark’ that photobombed two children playing in the surf probably was a dolphin

Experts who examined the viral image, captured in California, say the shape of the tail fin strongly suggests that the critter was a bottlenose dolphin

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It’s a girl! Chicago zoo welcomes baby dolphin

Birth of bottlenose calf—including tender moments before and after—is captured on high-definition video; 'That was beautiful!'

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Hula-hooping wild dolphin? See the photo

Volunteer naturalist captures extraordinary image showing peculiar water formation around midsection of leaping mammal

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Dolphin ‘funeral’ videos spark discussion about whether the mammals grieve

Presumed mother bottlenose is seen carrying dead calf on her back

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Southern California boaters witness what looks like a dolphin funeral procession

Dead calf carried on back of presumed mother, with other dolphins in tow