Dolphins have long fascinated scientists and animal lovers alike, not just for their intelligence, but for the many ways they seem to mirror human behaviour. They form deep friendships, play for fun, ...

Dolphins have long proved that they possess high levels of intelligence through their communication and socialization skills. But recent discoveries by marine biologists highlight a previously unknown ...

March 23 (UPI) --Human fascination with bottlenose dolphins goes back thousands of years, at least as early as Greek mythology. But it wasn't until the 1960s that methodical research into dolphin ...

Male bottlenose dolphins with strong friendships age more slowly compared to their more solitary peers, according to a new study that reveals the importance of social bonding for healthier ageing in ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Laela Sayigh is a Senior Research Specialist on Cetacean ...