Biology

Dusky Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus obscurus Dusky Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus obscurus- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Peale’s Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus australis Peale’s Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus australis- Videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. White-beaked Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus albirostris White-beaked Dolphin: Lagenorhynchus albirostris- Videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Fraser’s Dolphin: Lagenodelphis hosei Fraser’s Dolphin: Lagenodelphis hosei- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Boto: Inia geoffrensis Boto: Inia geoffrensis- Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)- Species description, habitat, distribution, population trends, threats and conservation efforts. Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata) Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens) False Killer Whale (Pseudorca crassidens)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Rough-toothed Dolphin (Steno bredanensis) Rough-toothed Dolphin (Steno bredanensis)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Melon-headed Whale (Peponocephala electra) Melon-headed Whale (Peponocephala electra)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Hong Kong Dolphinwatch Hong Kong Dolphinwatch- In Hong Kong's scenic western harbor, a population of Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins, or Chinese White Dolphins are fighting to survive. Founded in 1995 to… Long-finned Pilot Whale Long-finned Pilot Whale- Description, information, photographs and videos of Globicephala melas, which is not a whale but a dolphin. Irawaddy Dolphin: Orcaella brevirostris Irawaddy Dolphin: Orcaella brevirostris- Information on the threats this species faces and the efforts being made by the Wildlife Conservation Society to reduce these. Risso's Dolphin Risso's Dolphin- Factsheet on Grampus griseus from the Hebrideal Whale and Dolphin Trust providing photographs and general information. White-beaked Dolphin White-beaked Dolphin- Factsheet from the Hebrideal Whale and Dolphin Trust providing general information on Lagenorhynchus albirostris. Whitebeaked Dolphins Research Whitebeaked Dolphins Research- An expedition and research project studying whitebeaked dolphin populations in the North Sea. Indus River Dolphin (Platanista minor) Indus River Dolphin (Platanista minor)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of un… Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount … Tursiops truncatus Tursiops truncatus- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the bottlenose dolphin, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Solitary Dolphins Solitary Dolphins- Article about cetaceans which particularly seek out human company, especially the bottlenose dolphins around Ireland. Bottle-nosed Dolphin: Tursiops truncates Bottle-nosed Dolphin: Tursiops truncates- Research project by Samantha Schemberger on this species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and… Dolphin's World Dolphin's World- Information and facts about bottlenose dolphins, killer whales and river dolphins. Dolphinkind Dolphinkind- Facts about dolphins, echolocation demonstration, many photographs and fun activities. Sarasota Dolphin Research Program Sarasota Dolphin Research Program- Group's primary contributions, since the program's inception in 1970, have been toward understanding the biology, behavior, ecology, health, and… Dolphins and Man.....Equals? Dolphins and Man.....Equals?- An illustrated research paper exploring the intelligence of dolphins. Dolphin Research Institute, Inc Dolphin Research Institute, Inc- Created in 1989 by volunteers who wanted to learn more about the dolphins in Port Phillip Bay in order to protect them and was officially incorpor… Dolphin Communication Project (DCP) Dolphin Communication Project (DCP)- DCP is a private, non-profit research foundation organized to promote awareness of marine mammal conservation and to increase knowledge of com… Blue World - Adriatic Dolphin Project Blue World - Adriatic Dolphin Project- Information about Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and this long-running research and conservation project of resident populations i… Dolphins of Monkey Mia - Shark Bay Research Foundation Dolphins of Monkey Mia - Shark Bay Research Foundation- Detailed information on the progress of the activities and goals of the U.S. and Australian foundations supporting research… Mystical Dolphins Mystical Dolphins- Provides a beautiful selection of wild dolphin photos set to midi music. Marine Research Organization Marine Research Organization- Includes information on a Danish research project about whitebeaked dolphins in the North Sea. DolphinTrainer DolphinTrainer- Provides behind the scenes views, information, and insights from working marine mammal trainers and care professionals. Also includes species profiles, career guid… Dolphins of the California coast Dolphins of the California coast- Includes photographs of dolphin species found along the California coast. The World of Dolphin The World of Dolphin- Facts about dolphins. Dolphin Talk Dolphin Talk- A global discussion forum for anyone interested in dolphins. The Dolphin Place The Dolphin Place- Includes great graphics and a very extensive section of the most frequently asked questions about dolphins. Wild Dolphins Wild Dolphins- Contains poetry, stories and photos. The Dolphin Project The Dolphin Project- Is a nonprofit all-volunteer organization engaged in conducting a long-term, scientific study of Tursiops truncatus primarily along the coast of Georgia. TDP … International Dolphin Watch International Dolphin Watch- Non-profit organization dedicated to the study and care of dolphins, especially their relationship with humans. Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute- BDRI engages people worldwide in scientific research and education, aiming to contribute to the conservation of bottlenose dolphins and thei… Grey Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) Grey Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)- Includes identification, natural history, video, photographs and status in Canada. Gray Whale Project Gray Whale Project- Information about an educational program for middle school students. Sea World: Gray Whales Sea World: Gray Whales- Provides information on the California gray whale such as distribution, feeding, size and mortality rates. Grey Whale Grey Whale- Factsheet from BBC Science and Nature providing general information and photographs of the Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus). Marine Mammal Center: Gray Whale Marine Mammal Center: Gray Whale- Information on gray whales such as description, and range. Gray Whales Gray Whales- Factsheet about these whales with answers to many frequently asked questions.