Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For dolphins, play can include acrobatics, surfing, playing with objects, chasing, and playfighting. These activities may appear ...

Dolphins are extremely playful, but little is known about how they—and other marine mammals—communicate during playtime. New research publishing October 2 in the Cell Press journal iScience shows that ...

Dolphins are known for what appear to be big, contagious smiles. But do they actually, well, smile? The answer, according to a new study of dolphin play, is a resounding “maybe.” Dolphins use their ...

Dolphins living in captivity often make an open-mouth facial expression while playing with each other. Zoomarine, Italy Bottlenose dolphins “smile” at each other while playing, making open-mouth ...

Facial expressions are important for managing social interactions across a variety of species. In many animals including lemurs, dogs, gorillas, and sea lions, an open mouth smile-like display ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dolphins are among the most playful and social animals on Earth ...

Dolphins are extremely playful, but little is known about how they -- and other marine mammals -- communicate during playtime. New research shows that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) use the ...