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Dolphins are aquatic mammals related to whales and porpoises, famous for their intelligence, apparent compassion, and joy. The name is from Ancient Greek delphis meaning "with a womb", viz. "a 'fish' with a womb". A group of dolphins can be called a "school" or a "pod".
The word is used in a few different ways. It can mean:
- Any member of the family Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins),
- Any member of the families Delphinidae and Platanistoidea (oceanic and river dolphins),
- Any member of the suborder Odontoceti (toothed whales; these include the above families and some others),
- Used casually as a synonym for Bottlenose Dolphin, the most common and familiar species of dolphin.
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Miami Dolphins keep postseason hopes alive with win ove... - http://fwix.com/article/32_740bdbcc95
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Miami Dolphins keep postseason hopes alive with win ove... - http://fwix.com/article/32_740bdbcc95
AM Headlines- #NFL #Dolphins beat the Jaguars 14-10 in Jacksonville. Fins are now in four-way tie for the final playoff spot in AFC.
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AM Headlines- #NFL #Dolphins beat the Jaguars 14-10 in Jacksonville. Fins are now in four-way tie for the final playoff spot in AFC.
Wild dolphins can kill like any other animal - http://fwix.com/article/29_f4b2f873f4
honolululocal (Honolulu Local) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:53:32 -0000
Wild dolphins can kill like any other animal - http://fwix.com/article/29_f4b2f873f4
Rise & Shine! Another day making a difference in these kid's lives :) then finalizing planning for tomorrows charity event with the Dolphins
LadyKimRagin (Kimberly) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:50:08 -0000
Rise & Shine! Another day making a difference in these kid's lives :) then finalizing planning for tomorrows charity event with the Dolphins
Dolphins In Depth >> On the Jags victory and the playoff scenarios http://bit.ly/8R5v1T
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Dolphins In Depth >> On the Jags victory and the playoff scenarios http://bit.ly/8R5v1T
watching dolphins and absorbing the sun's rays on Camps Bay Beach.
JordanLSKY (Jordan Leschinsky) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:45:41 -0000
watching dolphins and absorbing the sun's rays on Camps Bay Beach.
A World We Don't Know - Studying dolphins of all kinds - learning and research by Middle School students.
Meta Description: [ Animals, Dolphins, The worlds most amazing animals. ]
AquaThought Foundation - A private foundation dedicated to the exploration of the neurological impact of close contact with dolphins on humans.
Artful Dolphin - An educational and artful look into the lives of dolphins in captivity and in the wild. Includes photographs of bottlenose and spinner dolphins.
Meta Description: [ Artful Dolphin Project - a living tribute to the art of interspecies communications, relations, and healing. ]
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin - Includes information on dolphin facts, provides photos, and has a message board.
Meta Description: [ Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) facts, photos and videos. ]
Baiji or Whitefin Dolphin - Description of the family Lipotidae and its one species Lipotes vexillifer.
Blue World - Adriatic Dolphin Project - Information about Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and this long-running research and conservation project of resident populations in the Mediterranean.
Meta Description: [ research and protection of the resident community of bottlenose dolphins Tursiops truncatus arround Cres and Lošinj islands, Northern Adriatic ]
Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute - A research group engaged in a long-term study about the ecology and behavior of a Mediterranean Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) population off Sardinia, Italy.
Meta Description: [ BDRI engages people worldwide in scientific research and education to contribute to the conservation of bottlenose dolphins, expand the public's knowledge and concern for our marine environment. ]
Boutos or Amazon Dolphins - Detailed description of the family Iniidae and its two species.
Coastal Dolphin Survey Project - Includes information on the population dynamics, biology, and ecology of the coastal bottlenose dolphin populations and their habitat in southern California. [Javascript required]
Delphis Project - A project on dolphin photoidentification in Mexico. Involves worldwide eco-volunteers. Translations are available in Spanish, English and French.
Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) - DCP is a private, non-profit research foundation organized to promote awareness of marine mammal conservation and to increase knowledge of communication behaviors between and among all dolphin species.
Meta Description: [ The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) is a private, non-profit research foundation organized to promote awareness of marine mammal conservation and to increase knowledge of communication behaviors between and among all dolphin species, This is our first episode for the new and improved version ... ]
Dolphin Connection - Joan Ocean founded this organization in 1984 for the study of inter-species communication. Her efforts have been focused on dolphins and whales and more recently, ETs.
Meta Description: [ Come to Kona Hawaii and join Joan's seminars for fun and adventure. ]
Dolphin Diary - An on-going diary of Terry Walker's adventures with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins.
Meta Description: [ Swimming with dolphins is one of Terry's passions. Her Dolphin Diary shares her on-going interactions with the dolphins of Hawaii. ]
Dolphin Research Institute, Inc - Created in 1989 by volunteers who wanted to learn more about the dolphins in Port Phillip Bay in order to protect them and was officially incorporated in 1991 and is a CSIRO accredited research institute.
Meta Description: [ Dolphin Research Institute - Australia Official Web Site ]
DolphinFoto - Gallery of over 500 dolphin images by Greg Huglin.
DolphinHeart - Information about swimming with dolphins and the Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris).
Meta Description: [ Promoting cooperation, trust and respect between cetaceans and human. Learn about swimming with dolphns, Hawaiian dolphins and the first aquatic body work, a an unique style of massage called Watsu ]
Dolphins - Detailed description of the Delphinidae and its 17 genera and 34 species from Walker's Mammals of the World.
Dolphins and Man.....Equals? - An illustrated research paper exploring the intelligence of dolphins.
Meta Description: [ Just how intelligent are dolphins? Can humans understand dolphin intelligence? This 1970 research paper explores and presents research on dolphin intelligence. ]
Dolphins of Monkey Mia - Shark Bay Research Foundation - Detailed information on the progress of the activities and goals of the U.S. and Australian foundations supporting research on Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia.
Meta Description: [ The activities and goals of the U.S. and Australian foundations supporting bottlenose dolphin research in Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia. Detailed information on the progress of the research is provided. ]
Dolphins of the California coast - Includes photographs of dolphin species found along the California coast.
Meta Description: [ Images of dolphin Commonly seen off the coast of California Common White-Sided Rissos Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin ]
DolphinTrainer - Provides behind the scenes views, information, and insights from working marine mammal trainers and care professionals. Also includes species profiles, career guide, photos, video, book reviews, links, and articles.
Meta Description: [ Dolphin training and marine mammal careers. Behind the scenes views, information and insights from real working marine mammal trainers and care professionals. Rare photos and video. Great links and tons of information. ]
EcoDolphin - Provides information on dolphins such as pictures, and facts.
Meta Description: [ dolphin facts,pics,dolphin ecards/greetings, dolphin posters, & links ]
Franciscana or La Plata Dolphin - Description of the family Pontoporiidae and its one species, Pontoporia blainvillei.
Ganges and Indus Dolphins, or Susus - Description of the family Platanistidae and its two members.
Hawaii's Spinner Dolphins - Provides information on spinner dolphins and includes descriptions and pictures of their natural behaviors in the wild.
Meta Description: [ Hawaiian spinner dolphins, Oahu, descriptions and pictures of wild natural behaviors from research vessel ]
Hong Kong Dolphinwatch - In Hong Kong's scenic western harbor, a population of Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins, or Chinese White Dolphins(also called Pink Dolphins) are fighting to survive. Founded in 1995 to raise awareness of these dolphins and the threats they face.
International Dolphin Watch - Non-profit organization dedicated to the study and care of dolphins, especially their relationship with humans.
Meta Description: [ A non profit organisation for the observation, conservation and study of dolphins - especially their relationships with humans. ]
Marine Research Organization - Includes information on a Danish research project about whitebeaked dolphins in the North Sea.
Mystical Dolphins - Provides a beautiful selection of wild dolphin photos set to midi music.
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River Dolphins - Pictures and information on all five species of river-dolphins (Platanistidae).
Sarasota Dolphin Research Program - Group's primary contributions, since the program's inception in 1970, have been toward understanding the biology, behavior, ecology, health, and population dynamics of coastal bottlenose dolphins.
Sea Dolphins - Photos and information on the biology of these marine mammmals.
Talamanca Dolphin Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to the wild dolphins and people of the Atlantic Talamanca waters of Costa Rica. Conducting research of tucuxi and bottlenose dolphins and their interactions.
Meta Description: [ Talamanca Dolphin Foundation, Costa Rica’s first dolphin foundation, in Gandoca-Manzanillo Reserve. Offering dolphin tours/education, researching Tucuxi dolphin research, promoting Costa Rica community-based ecotourism & conservation. ]
The Dolphin Corner - This site seeks to bring fun and knowledge about dolphins and marine mammals to those who love nature and its creatures.
Meta Description: [ Site about dolphins, whales and other marine mammals. ]
The Dolphin Place - Includes great graphics and a very extensive section of the most frequently asked questions about dolphins.
Meta Description: [ Everything you ever wanted to know about Dolphins. Includes great graphics and a very extensive section of the most frequently asked questions. ]
The Dolphin Project - International organization dedicated to restoring freedom for all captive dolphins and whales. Headed by Ric O'Barry.
The Dolphin Project - Is a nonprofit all-volunteer organization engaged in conducting a long-term, scientific study of Tursiops truncatus primarily along the coast of Georgia. TDP members seek to contribute to the understanding of marine animals through the sharing of data collected with scientists and other interested organizations and agencies.
The World of Dolphin - Facts about dolphins.
Wild Dolphins - Contains poetry, stories and photos.
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