Although homosexual behavior is common in dolphins, the marine mammal isn’t necessarily a symbol of queerness.

The latest addition is the Marine Organismal Body Size (MOBS) database, an open-access resource that—as its name implies—has ...

Across those marine mammal genomes, Meyer and her colleagues saw the signatures of dozens of disrupted genes, most of which produce taste or odor receptors. 1 of 10.

And in 1990, the U.S. enacted the Dolphin Safe label law, which the International Marine Mammal Project explains "permits the use of a Dolphin Safe tuna label only for tuna caught without any ...

Almost every state lists an official state mammal. For 13 states, it's the white-tailed deer. Here's a full list of the state animals across the U.S.

If marine mammals want to sleep, they can't just close their eyes and drift away for the night, as they need to intermediately surface for air.

SAN DIEGO – In 1959, the Navy stood up its Marine Mammal program here. With one dolphin, researchers set out to study how fast the creatures could swim, in an effort to improve ship and torpedo ...

The virus’ separation into avian and marine mammal clades unfolded as H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b — specifically genotype B3.2 — arrived on the continent through migratory birds before spilling over to ...

Give marine mammals space to rest by enjoying them from a safe distance of at least 150 feet on local beaches and in the water. And keep dogs on a leash. Call the experts.

Are whales mammals? Understanding the marine animal's taxonomy. Olivia Munson. USA TODAY. Ranging from 9 to 98 feet in length, whales are the largest creatures on Earth.

Currently, the Marine Mammal Care Center is the only organization approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to rescue and rehabilitate marine mammals in Los Angeles County.

HANANHAN, S.C. (WCIV) — The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) and Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network are hosting an "All About Marine Mammals" event on Wednesday. It will run from 4 to 4:45 p ...