Guests at Ocean Adventures in Gulfport have been dazzled for years as they have hands-on encounters with dolphins and watch them leap high into the air and play during their performances, but a lot ...

Dolphins are naturally skilled in object manipulation, as shown in the video above. They have cone-shaped teeth designed for grasping, not tearing, so they must swallow their food whole.

They will probe everything from the dolphins’ blubber to teeth for clues of toxic substances, bacterial, fungal or viral issues. Staff at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport is ...

Initial inspections showed his teeth were worn down, which is common for older dolphins. He also had scars on his body from interactions with other bottlenose dolphins. Otherwise, he had no ...