(OCEANS) In a heartbreaking show of grief, a mother dolphin was recorded carrying her dead calf on her dorsal fin. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari in California noticed the dolphin carrying her dead baby on her back off the shores of Dana Point. Read on to find out more about this tender and sad moment, and see the heart-wrenching video for yourself. — Global Animal
(DOLPHIN NEWS) Tourists in China’s Guangxi Zhuang region witnessed a remarkable display of animal emotion when they saw a mother dolphin carrying her dead calf out to sea. The baby dolphin is thought to have been hit by one of the many dolphin-watching boats in the area, just one of the many threats that face dolphins. Read on for more on the inciden, and how it is another demonstration of the incredible intelligence, compassion, and emotional capabilities of these marine animals. — Global Animal
(DOLPHIN NEWS) On December 16, Sea Shepherd volunteer Erwin Vermeulen was arrested in Taiji, Japan for “pushing” a Japanese hotel employee. The Dolphin Resort Hotel employee was supposed to be keeping people away from the area because the hotel was transporting dolphins from cages in the ocean into the hotel. The employee claims Vermeulen shoved him in the chest while taking pictures of dolphins. Vermeulen says he didn’t have to push anyone to get better pictures, because he simply walked right past the employee who was busy talking on his cell phone. DNA evidence conducted during the trial proved Vermeulen had no physical contact with the employee. Yet Erwin Vermeulen has spent 56 days in Japanese prison, and continues to be held. Read on for more info on the recent Sea Shepherd news. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) CAPE COD — Yesterday, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) rescued nine dolphins in danger of stranding off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In January alone, 102 dolphins lost their way along the Cape Cod coastline. Global Animal reported earlier this month on beachings and rescues in the area, and we’re happy to report that the month of February has started off on a positive. Read more on the latest rescue mission. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESCUE) MASSACHUSETTS — As reported earlier this week, a large population of dolphins stranding themselves within the crevice harbors of Cape Cod. Today, however, there was only good news to be shared as an animal welfare group reported helping 300 dolphins make their way back to the ocean. Read more below on the remarkable rescue. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) MASSACHUSETTS — On Saturday, 30 dolphins were found stranded on five Cape Cod beaches, and sadly only 11 were saved. The cause of the beaching remains undetermined. See below for photos from the dolphin rescues. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL GALLERY) This year has been one for the books. From YouTube sensations to Japan tsunami survivors to animal based blockbuster films, animals have played an enormous role in some of the major events of 2011. Read on for our list of the top animal stars of the past year. — Global Animal
(BABY DOLPHIN RESCUE) – Global Animal interviewed Richard Tesore, the head of SOS Rescate de Fauna Marina, last night to learn more about the newborn dolphin found beached in Uruguay. Read on for updates on Global Animal’s exclusive news on the rescue of the 7-day-old baby dolphin. — Global Animal
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