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Global outrage over abandoned orcas and dolphins in a closed water park in France

Images of two orcas and 12 dolphins stranded in an abandoned water park in France have sparked global outrage. Following the closure of Marineland Antibes in January, the animals remain in tanks under deplorable conditions, as denounced by the activist...

Animal abuse: Famous hotel in Mexico permanently closes its dolphinarium

The famous Barceló Maya Grand Resort dolphin park in Riviera Maya, Mexico was permanently closed. This was confirmed by the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) due to serious violations of the General Wildlife Law and NOM-135-SEMARNAT, which regulates the...

The mysterious river where pink dolphins swim: a natural treasure at risk

In the vast rivers of the Amazon, one of the most fascinating mammals on the planet inhabits: the Pink River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis). Its unique color and playful nature make it an iconic species of freshwater ecosystems. This dolphin is...

Why are dolphins so intelligent and have such a special connection with humans?

Dolphins are fascinating for many reasons, and their intelligence is one of the most impressive. Here are some key aspects that explain their intelligence and their connection with humans: Brain ComplexityDolphins have large and complex brains, with a high number...

Researchers aim to determine why some river dolphins urinate out of the water

The **Amazon river dolphins** (*Inia geoffrensis*), known as botos, have left scientists perplexed by showing an **unusual behavior**: shooting jets of **urine out of the water**. During over 200 hours of observation in Brazil, a group of researchers documented this...

A hybrid dolphin was found for the first time on the coast of Río Negro.

An individual of a **crossed dolphin** was found on the coasts of **Las Grutas, Río Negro, for the first time**. The animal died shortly after being detected. The body was taken to the Admiral Storni Marine Research Center (CIMAS) for...

Madrid Zoo bids farewell to its dolphins, but will keep the dolphinarium as “temporary housing”

The Madrid Zoo Aquarium dismisses its dolphins, transferring them to a zoo in China with more modern facilities and "advanced technical means." The Great Ape Project calls for the definitive closure of the dolphinarium, stating that the transfer was...

A drone captured a pod of dolphins in California: there are more than 1500

A drone captured images of a herd of dolphins in California, swimming in Carmel Bay. What was most surprising was that it was an unusual, massive group: at least around 1500. The particular sighting caused astonishment, and the images quickly...

Franciscana dolphin would have died due to tourists’ recklessness in Mar del Tuyú

Following a series of photos that circulated on social media and local media, a person was revealed to be handling a Franciscana dolphin, apparently removing it from the sea to take a photo in Mar del Tuyú, which led...

Microplastics detected in endangered dolphins

Scientists from the city of Mar del Plata have confirmed a significant finding: the presence of microplastics in endangered dolphins. The discovery was made by the research group "Marine Mammals," composed of professionals from the Institute of Marine and Coastal...

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The toxic footprint of “forever chemicals” found in human blood

An accidental discovery in 1938 triggered a global contamination with a toxic footprint of "forever chemicals" that persist in...