Dolphin

Peruvian team finds 12-million-year-old near-perfect dolphin ancestor

The Ocucaje Desert, often labeled a great hotel for marine animals because of calm conditions that once prevailed there, has long served as a cemetery for ancient species.

Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.
Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.

Scientists found a 3.5-meter dolphin fossil in a desert that was once an ancient ocean

A Humback Whale surrounded by dolphins.

Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back

 The dolphin being studied is of the Stenella frontalis species. Complex communication signals

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins


Official: Purchase of sixth German submarine finalized

Dolphin submarine fleet is considered a vanguard against Iran; purchase had been held up by wrangling over $500-700 million price.

The Dolphin Submarine.

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Iran, settlements overshadow Netanyahu-Merkel talks

Analysis: If German leader had planned to tackle PM on lack of progress with Palestinians, she may now be on defensive over trade with Tehran.

Netanyahu embraces Merkel, Monday.

PM to revive bid for discounted German submarine

On upcoming trip to Germany, Netanyahu plans to lobby Berlin for sixth Dolphin-class naval vessel to raise deterrence.

The Dolphin Submarine.

Norway bans tests of Israel-bound subs in its waters

Norwegian media report that Oslo officials have refused to allow German company to test Dolphin class submarines destined for Israeli navy.

The Dolphin Submarine.

MOD: No talks with Germany over sub

Germany also denies talks over subsidizing new naval vessels.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

'Israeli subs with nukes in Gulf'

'Sunday Times': Submarines with nuclear missiles in Persian Gulf

The Dolphin Submarine.

More work, less play for Israel’s endangered dolphins

A new University of Haifa study finds that commercial fishing endangers Mediterranean dolphins.

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First German-Israeli cabinet set to meet

Joint session will convene amid reports of Israel's bid for a sixth Dolphin-class diesel submarine.

The Dolphin Submarine.