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dolphin

[dawl-fin, dol-] / ˈdɔl fɪn, ˈdɒl- /


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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The first suspected case of a grey seal killing a common dolphin has been recorded in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Although initial reports show the measure may be helping, Rouby suggested that adjusting the ban's timing based on dolphin migration patterns could make it more effective.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

Under ideal conditions, common dolphin numbers can increase by about 4% per year, meaning that growth in 2019 was likely only around 1.6%.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

I put an end to that dolphin singing.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia