dolphin
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"I looked at the size of it and I realised that's not a dolphin."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
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
Before he could pursue it, more dolphin warriors climbed the stairs, hauling up the rest of his friends.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
This typically happens in the spring and summer and it’s an ideal time for seals, sea lions, seabirds and dolphins to give birth, since food is plentiful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It is also a staple for whales, dolphins and seabirds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Head out with Sado Emotion in search of the Sado’s resident bottlenose dolphins, with a cruise along the Arrábida coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
At roughly 5 feet long, it is the smallest member of the cetacean group, which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
The rising sun was buttering the clouds, the sea was royal blue, and dolphins darted in and out of the water, weaving between the rocks with absolute grace.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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