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The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins
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Poor visibility? No problem for a dolphin on the prowl. Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins can "see" their environment, including fish up ahead and even meals buried beneath the sand.
Secrets of Dolphin Sonar Poor visibility? No problem for a dolphin on the prowl. Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins can "see" their environment, including fish up ahead and even meals buried beneath the sand. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:55 August 18, 2010 15093 -
Even though dolphins are highly intelligent, social and have a built in navigation system, they often swim up on to beaches and die there. What's behind the phenomena of mass dolphin strandings?
Mystery of Dolphin Strandings Even though dolphins are highly intelligent, social and have a built in navigation system, they often swim up on to beaches and die there. What's behind the phenomena of mass dolphin strandings? The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:19 August 18, 2010 7078 -
Although perpetually smiling, dolphins have a range of emotions that includes anger and aggression. They are not always the peaceful, altruistic beings people think they are.
Secrets of Dolphin Aggression Although perpetually smiling, dolphins have a range of emotions that includes anger and aggression. They are not always the peaceful, altruistic beings people think they are. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 01:38 August 18, 2010 11065 -
Dolphins use sex for more than just reproduction; it's vital for establishing and reaffirming relationships within a group. When a calf is born, mom teaches her offspring how to hunt, feed and communicate.
Dolphin Sex and Calves Dolphins use sex for more than just reproduction; it's vital for establishing and reaffirming relationships within a group. When a calf is born, mom teaches her offspring how to hunt, feed and communicate. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:13 August 18, 2010 11076 -
Diving to the depths of the ocean is a challenge for any mammal, but the dolphin miraculously does so without any assistance from oxygen tanks. What's their secret?
Secrets of Dolphin Diving Diving to the depths of the ocean is a challenge for any mammal, but the dolphin miraculously does so without any assistance from oxygen tanks. What's their secret? The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:06 August 18, 2010 14012 -
Like seasoned fishermen, orcas (in the dolphin family) work together to hunt fish, ganging up to catch their meals.
Orcas Cooperate to Catch Fish Like seasoned fishermen, orcas (in the dolphin family) work together to hunt fish, ganging up to catch their meals. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:28 August 18, 2010 10973 -
A dolphin's dorsal fin is as individual as a person's face. This helps scientists track and monitor individuals, helping them gain insights into dolphin migration routes, pod sizes and more.
Uniqueness of Dolphin Fins A dolphin's dorsal fin is as individual as a person's face. This helps scientists track and monitor individuals, helping them gain insights into dolphin migration routes, pod sizes and more. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 01:35 August 18, 2010 6128 -
A dolphin can swim five times faster than an Olympic athlete. What makes them such incredible swimmers? Scientists are trying to find out.
Secrets of Dolphin Swimming A dolphin can swim five times faster than an Olympic athlete. What makes them such incredible swimmers? Scientists are trying to find out. The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins 02:17 August 18, 2010 6200 -
Dolphins invent a new way to hunt fish.
Shallow Seas Dolphins invent a new way to hunt fish. Planet Earth 03:27 November 16, 2007 68157 -
A school of dolphins track down a feast in the Atlantic.
Deep Ocean A school of dolphins track down a feast in the Atlantic. Planet Earth 02:52 November 11, 2007 125578 -
Dolphins select their meals, squid or mackerel, by aiming their echolocation beams at the appropriate shapes.
Supersonic Dolphin Dolphins select their meals, squid or mackerel, by aiming their echolocation beams at the appropriate shapes. Extraordinary Animals 02:30 July 04, 2008 106840
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- The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins
- Some say dolphins are the second smartest animals after humans. Are they really? Explore the world of dolphins in our eye-opening video series.
- List Added: August 16, 2010
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- The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins: Secrets of Dolphin Sonar
- Poor visibility? No problem for a dolphin on the prowl. Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins can "see" their environment, including fish up ahead and even meals buried beneath the sand.
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