dolphin

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Israel’s Army Radio reported that Hamas claims to have captured an Israeli spy dolphin, equipped with surveillance gear, off the coast of Gaza.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

All in seconds, in short parts of seconds, he saw the head and the body moving forward beneath the boat and then it exploded—the dolphin blew out of the water in front of the boat.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen