Spinners congregate in superpods of hundreds, coordinating a hunt - and spinning! Scientists do not know for certain why they spin.
May 6th, 2009 | 3 comments | 3,575 Views
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Voyage of the Lonely Turtle: Video: Spinner Dolphins
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Wisdom of the Wild: Video: Dolphin Therapy
Eight-year-old Thomas was born with a rare genetic disorder, which resulted in a lot of trouble communicating with his parents. Now, Thomas undergoes dolphin therapy in the Florida Keys.
Aug 13th, 2008 | 7 comments | 4,725 Views
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Wisdom of the Wild: Introduction
Human lives have been influenced by animals in matters that reach far beyond the food chain. In surprising ways, animals help teach, heal, and strengthen people -- in body, mind, and spirit.
Aug 11th, 2008 | 17 comments | 18,770 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Video: Rescue in Nicaragua
After the Nicaraguan government finds out that two dolphins have been captured for a "swim-with" program at a resort hotel, rescuers are dispatched to track them down.
Aug 6th, 2008 | 2 comments | 5,356 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Introduction
Filmmaker Hardy Jones used his camera as a tool for conservation, filming dramatic dolphin hunts and documenting the effects of chemical pollution on dolphins and orcas.
Aug 4th, 2008 | 24 comments | 19,513 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Interview: Hardy Jones
Hardy Jones, the filmmaker behind NATURE's "The Dolphin Defender," is a former journalist with CBS News and UPI. NATURE Online interviewed him in May 2005.
Jun 12th, 2008 | 14 comments | 6,008 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphin Captures: Past, Present, and Future
For decades, Hardy Jones has been working to expose and stop the trade in dolphins used for food and entertainment. In some cases, Jones's footage has helped stop dolphin captures.
Jun 12th, 2008 | 12 comments | 6,586 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphins and Sounds
Dolphins use sound to detect the size, shape, and speed of objects hundreds of yards away. The dolphin's natural sonar, called echolocation, is incredibly precise
Jun 12th, 2008 | 10 comments | 9,401 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: The Effects of PCBs
Chemical pollution, including pollution from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), has been linked to health and reproductive problems in dolphins and orcas.
Jun 12th, 2008 | 4 comments | 4,504 Views
(13 votes) Loading ...The Dolphin Defender: Additional Web and Print Resources
View additional resources, online and in print, for NATURE's "The Dolphin Defender."
Jun 12th, 2008 | 0 comments | 3,159 Views
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