The dolphin, who turned up in Dingle’s harbor 37 years ago and became tourist attraction, hasn’t been seen for two weeks. Locals are coming to terms with the fact that Fungie may never return.
Tag: Dolphins and Porpoises
Myanmar Plan to Breed Protected Species in Captivity Draws Criticism
Myanmar’s conservation ministry is considering captive breeding of as many as 175 threatened species, including tigers, Irrawaddy dolphins and rare birds that exist only in the wild.
On a Coastline With 1,200 Dead Dolphins, Fishermen and Conservationists Clash
More common dolphins have washed up dead on France’s Atlantic Coast since January than in all of 2017 or 2018. Scientists blame fishing. Fishermen are pushing back.
At War: Why Whales and Dolphins Join the Navy, in Russia and the U.S.
A former Navy officer who is now a New York Times reporter explains how the American military trains marine mammals for underwater operations.
Trilobites: Watch Video of Type D Killer Whales, Rarely Seen by Humans
Scientists have collected skin samples from the unusual orcas, which could help determine whether they are a distinct cetacean species.