Animal world
Mekong River Treasure: Extremely rare in the world, protected by police 24/7, related to 'ocean killer'
In the longest river in Southeast Asia (Mekong River), there is a creature known as
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Animal world
Decoding the mystery of the pink dolphin
To protect the pink river dolphin, the world's largest river dolphin, scientists are working to decode the mysteries of its life and habitat...
Oceanography
What is the function of the white spots above the eyes of killer whales?
Killer whales can reach body lengths of up to 9.45 meters, but their eyes are so small that we might even think they have no eyes unless we look closely.
Oceanography
Seawater is salty and cannot be drunk directly, how do dolphins replenish water?
Dolphins need water to survive and function, but in the ocean, they cannot drink seawater directly. So how do dolphins rehydrate?
Oceanography
Black and white dolphins look like pandas
The black and white markings of Commerson's dolphins may be a form of camouflage that enhances their ability to hunt prey.
Animal world
Rare case of dolphin killing a person
In 1994, the Tião dolphin, which frequently interacts with humans, attacked beachgoers in Brazil, killing one victim.
Oceanography
Warrior dolphins protect US military base
The US military and many other countries use dolphins to protect naval bases because they possess many superior capabilities.
Oceanography
The touching story of a lonely dolphin in the Baltic Sea
Five years ago, residents living along the Svendborgsund Canal in the Baltic Sea, Denmark, were surprised to notice the appearance of a lone male bottlenose dolphin.
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You Can Master This Bat and Dolphin 'Skill' in Just 2 and a Half Months of Practice
Research shows that after training, the visual cortex learns new abilities.
Oceanography
Microplastics detected in breath of wild dolphins for first time: Warning of widespread plastic pollution!
All 11 dolphins in the study had at least one type of microplastic present in their breath samples.
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Worst diving accident in history
A small mistake in operating equipment caused a group of divers working on a North Sea rig in 1983 to suffer an extremely painful death.
Oceanography
Killer whale tosses dolphin into the air
Scientists have filmed killer whales attacking smaller dolphins, taking down their prey and sharing meals with their mates.
Animal world
This extremely rare dolphin is actually on the verge of extinction, with less than 10 left in the world.
The tragedy of this dolphin species - like many others - comes from humans.
Flu epidemic
The United States recorded dolphins infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time
Researchers from the University of Florida, USA said that the autopsy discovered a dolphin infected with a highly virulent bird flu virus.
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Why do dolphins like to ride waves in front of ships?
Dolphins have many times been caught swimming in front of boats and there are many different explanations for this behavior.