This morning both our boats managed sightings of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) as well as of Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus), two of Madeira’s most important […]
Interspecific interactions, or interactions between different species, are anything but a rarity amongst cetaceans. They allow the animals to understand where they can find protection, feeding […]
Cetaceans (whales and dolphins) have fascinated mankind since time immemorial and have been widely observed, researched and admired since the very first contact happened between our […]
Social is a word that is used abundantly for all species of cetaceans, the nature of those social interactions largely depends on the species. Here in […]
All cetaceans are fascinating for many reasons but a feature that I, personally, find incredible is the ease at which many of them interact with other […]
The huge misconception when it comes to the diet of dolphins is that they all eat fish and the importance of cephalopods, particularly deep sea squid, […]
If we could label one cetacean species as our coastguard it would be the Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). The species enjoys a wide distribution, with several […]
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are absolutely fascinating creatures that never fail to surprise us with their adaptive and intelligent nature, an attribute that along with their […]
Image by CurisosityStream This newsletter’s film tip is about the cooperative behaviour of marine mammals. The documentary „Whale Wisdom“ by marine biologist and underwater filmmaker Rick […]