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

"They found a dolphin at one point and had to shut everything down."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

By studying the growth layers in dolphin teeth, the scientists determined the ages at which the animals died.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

He always remembered this dolphin, a magnificent ivory-white animal shining on the dock like porcelain.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers