Tag Archives: dolphins

Unique Prehistoric Dolphin Discovered

Unique Prehistoric Dolphin Discovered

A prehistoric dolphin newly discovered in the Hakataramea Valley in South Canterbury appears to have had a unique method for catching its prey, Evrim Yazgin writes for Cosmos magazine. Aureia rerehua was uncovered in a…

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.31 – Kayaking Doubtful Sound with Dolphins

Living a Kiwi Life – Ep.31 – Kayaking Doubtful Sound with Dolphins

This time the couple decided to take some time out, and some dolphins decided to come along with them. They traveled through Doubtful Sound by kayak, and had an…

Dolphins Protect Swimmer from Great White

Dolphins Protect Swimmer from Great White

A pod of New Zealand dolphins has protected a British swimmer from a Great White Shark during a crossing of Cook Strait to raise money for charity. A video of the encounter on…

Race to Save Maui’s Dolphin

Race to Save Maui’s Dolphin

With only 55 adults remaining, experts fear Maui’s dolphin will disappear entirely within the next 17 years unless urgent action is taken.  An expert panel was appointed by the New Zealand government last year…