Tag: dolphins

Dolphins Self Heal by Rubbing their Skin on Mucus-Oozing Corals

Dolphins Self Heal by Rubbing their Skin on Mucus-Oozing Corals

Similar to humans, dolphins sometimes struggle with skin irritations.  However, rather than putting on a soothing cream, the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that live in the northern Red Sea go to the nearest coral reef to heal themselves. They line up and rub against the sponges and corals. And, some of […]

The Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins Found in Indonesian Waters

The Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins Found in Indonesian Waters

The Irrawaddy dolphins were spotted in the West Kalimantan, part of the Indonesian Borneo which is known for its dense tropical forests and abundant wildlife. The Regional Office for Marine, Coastal, and Resources Management Pontianak and the WWF Indonesia discovered the rare dolphins during a study conducted in the narrow […]

SeaWorld Announces an End to Dolphin Stunts, PETA Wants more

SeaWorld Announces an End to Dolphin Stunts, PETA Wants more

SeaWorld will no longer allow trainers to ride the noses and backs of dolphins. The company stated this in a filing with federal regulators to avoid confrontation with animal rights groups at their annual shareholder meeting. But, the PETA, which pushed for this change as part of their campaign against […]