Dolphins

New technique cuts down entanglement, deaths of endangered species

New fishing technique has drastically cut down entanglement, deaths of endangered species

Two dolphins managed to exit the drain, while one is still swimming in the drain waters, says wildlife official

The aquatic mammal’s population has dwindled due to polluted waters, new barrages, being caught in fishing nets

Fishermen along with wildlife officials to defend the flagship species of Pakistan, the Indus River dolphin.

97 pilot whales and three dolphins died in the stranding

80 per cent decline observed in species range of cetaceans, says expert

Edge Innovations has designed dolphin, which starts at $3 million to $5 million

Autopsy results on 25 dolphins that washed ashore Wednesday and Thursday are expected in the coming days

One of the dolphins is pregnant, expected to deliver a calf in April or May

Wildlife department to tag the endangered species during latest survey

US Central Intelligence Agency began training and testing animals for secret missions in the 1960s

Toxins have been linked to declining birthrates among numerous marine mammals

A dolphin population assessment has been carried out every five years since 2001

The animals have come to shore in the region around Toulon

Rescue operation under way; officials fear villagers will harm mammals