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Hundreds of Hector’s and Māui dolphins have been sighted around Aotearoa this summer, with people keeping an eye out for the distinctive markings and rounded dorsal fins of the endangered cetaceans. >> read more …
Dr Nicolette Scourse is an academic, educator, author and illustrator with a passion for whales, dolphins and the ocean. In her guest blog she remembers a magical time spent in the company of endangered Hector’s dolphins in New Zealand. She takes us on an evocative journey into their wild home and wonders about their future. … Meer lezen
Not just a pretty face? A dolphin has learned to breathe through its mouth after developing a faulty blowhole, highlighting the animal’s ability to adapt. >> Continue reading …
Australische wetenschappers vermoeden dat zij een stapje terug in de evolutie hebben ontdekt bij een zeldzame Hectorspitssnuitdolfijn die in februari op Waitpinga beach in Zuid-Australië strandde. >> Lees verder … fot credits: South Australian Museum