dolphin

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They say the barriers kill local endangered species like the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin and the leatherback turtle, and they’re not that good at keeping out sharks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He wouldn’t say if the U.S. had dolphin assets in the water.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A group of kayakers say they had an "incredible surprise" when a curious dolphin swam beside them as they paddled under the Forth Rail Bridge.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

For many nature enthusiasts, few scenes are as distressing as finding a stranded whale or dolphin lying helpless on the beach.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

When he thought that he knew that he was not being clear-headed and he thought he should chew some more of the dolphin.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway