Shark Bay and Monkey Mia dolphins in the news:
Female dolphins and their social connectivity (Society for Marine Mammalogy Podcast, February 24, 2023)
Dolphin social personalities last a lifetime (Nature Ecology & Evolution Blog, July 1, 2021)
The Price They Pay for Your Perfect Vacation Photo (New York Times, May 11, 2021)
Juvenile Friendships Help Throughout Life (Ask Nature, January 22, 2021)
Social lives of juvenile dolphins prepare them for adulthood (Marine Madness, August 11, 2020)
Young Dolphins Pick Friends with Purpose (Futurity.org, July 31, 2020)
Strategic Networking: Young Dolphins Pick Their Friends Wisely (SciTech Daily, July 25, 2020)
Young male dolphins cultivate ‘wingmen’ that will help them find a mate in later life while females focus on honing their fishing skills for motherhood, study shows (The Daily Mail, July 24, 2020)
Young dolphins pick their friends wisely: Dolphins choose childhood friends that set them up for success as adults (ScienceDaily, July, 23, 2020)
Young Dolphins Pick Their Friends Wisely (Duke Today, July 23, 2020)
Interview with the authors: quality and quantity of genetic relatedness data affect the analysis of social structure (Molecular Ecology Spotlight, November 17, 2019)
When Dolphin Moms Are Fed by People, Their Babies Suffer (Hakai Magazine, August 16, 2019)
Dolphins could unveil the origins of menopause (Science, July 17, 2018)
Aging Dolphin Mothers Invest More in Last-Born to Increase Survival (Georgetown University, July 18, 2018)
Georgetown Professor Tracks Thousands of Dolphins in Australia (Georgetown University, February 20, 2015)
Dolphin food habits distinguish genetic line (ScienceNetwork Western Australia: May 8, 2014)
Dolphins Use Sponges As Tools To Snag Snacks, Scientists Say (Huffington Post Science: April 25, 2014)
Dolphin watch: How social behavior affects genetic makeup (Digital Journal: March 25, 2014)
Dolphin DNA reveals ‘cultural hitchhiking’ (The Australian: March 20, 2014)
Tool use in dolphins has shaped their genetic makeup (IFL Science: March 19, 2014)
These Unique Australian Dolphins Learn From Their Mothers To Use Tools (Business Insider Australia, March 19, 2014)
Genes sponge up dolphins’ social behaviours (ABC Science, March 19, 2014)
Learning to Use Sea Sponges as a Foraging Aid Changes Dolphin Genetics (Nature World News, March 19, 2014)
Dolphins use sponges to protect their sensitive noses while foraging for food on the sea floor (DailyMail Online, March 18, 2014)
Cultural hitchhiking: How social behavior can affect genetic makeup in dolphins (Science Daily, March 18, 2014)
Cultural hitchhiking: How social behavior can affect genetic makeup in dolphins (Phys.org, March 18, 2014)
Living With Dolphins: The Second Smartest Animals on the Planet (Huffington Post Books, January 26, 2014)
12 Most Popular News Stories of 2012 (COSMOS Online, December 19, 2012)
Dolphin ‘sponging’ spans centuries (BBC Nature News, October 22, 2012)
Early social bonds predict survival in male dolphins (Georgetown University News, October 15, 2012)
Clever dolphins using sea sponges to catch fish (ABC News, October 15, 2012)
Sponging dolphins pass fishing trick from mother to daughter: study (Reuters, October 15, 2012)
Sponging dolphins pass fishing trick from mother to daughter: study (Science Daily, October 15, 2012)
Sponging a feed has become a habit (The Sunday Age National News, October 14, 2012)
The bottlenose dolphins who bring up their daughters to be lifelong spongers (The Sydney Morning Herald, October 14, 2012)
Dolphins form social cliques and share hunting secrets, study finds (Yahoo! News, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins hang out in cliques, scientists find (TODAYonline, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins form sub-cultures: study (The Australian, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins form sub-cultures: study (Courier Mail, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins form elite societies and cliques: Scientists (Times of India, August 2, 2012)
STUDY: Dolphins form elite societies (MINA, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins form elite societies and cliques (Zee News, August 2, 2012)
Dolphins form elite societies and cliques: scientists (Business Standard, August 2, 2012)
‘Bullingdon Club’ dolphins form elite societies and cliques, scientists find (Irish Independent, August 1, 2012)
Study: Dolphins Sponge Up Culture (Naharnet, August 1, 2012)
‘Bullingdon Club’ dolphins form elite societies and cliques, scientists find (The Telegraph, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture, study finds (Sky News, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins form cultural cliques – study (Herald Sun, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture, study finds (MSN New Zealand, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up sub-culture – study (New Zealand Herald, August 1, 2012)
Scientists Discover Another Mammal That Forms Elite Groups (Business Insider, August 1, 2012)
Like humans, dolphins hang out in cliques (LA Times, August 1, 2012)
Australian dolphins form a subculture (Science Illustrated, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins found to share interests (The Daily Telegraph, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins form sub-cultures: study (World News Australia, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins that sponge together stay together (Adelaide Now, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins form cultural cliques – study (News.com.au, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture, study finds (Bigpond News Australia, August 1, 2012)
Tool-using dolphins form subculture (Cosmos Magazine, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins form ‘elite groups’ around mutual interest (The London Times, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins are choosy about who they hang out with (The Globe and Mail, August 1, 2012)
Dolphins form sub-cultures: study (NineMSN News, August 1, 2012)
Dolphin innovation and culture uses their social abilities (Earth Times, August 1, 2012)
Bottlenose Dolphins Form Cliques Based On Sponges (International Science Times, August 1, 2012)
Wild Bottlenose Dolphins: Research Shows They Can Be Stuck Up (RedOrbit, August 1, 2012)
In the dolphin world, the smart kids stick together: The mammals form ‘cliques’ among those clever enough to hunt with sponges (DailyMail Online, August 1, 2012)
‘Sponger’ dolphins like to keep each other company (USA Today, July 31, 2012)
Dolphin Social Networks Show First Hints of Culture (LiveScience, July 31, 2012)
Humans, Dolphins Only Mammals to Socialize Based on Subcultures (Georgetown University News, July 31, 2012)
Dolphin social networks show hints of culture (CBS News, July 31, 2012)
Dolphin social networks show first hints of culture (NBC News, July 31, 2012)
Sponging Dolphins Form Cultural Cliques (Epoch Times, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture, study finds (News24, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture (Mother Nature Network, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture (France24, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins that sponge together stay together (Perth Now, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture: study (Yahoo! News UK, July 31, 2012)
Dolphins sponge up culture: study (AFP, July 31, 2012)
Dolphin calf makes a splash in WA waters (NineMSN News, December 19, 2011)
New babies for Monkey Mia dolphin family (The West Australian, December 19, 2011)
New dolphin calf born at Monkey Mia (Perth Now – The Sunday Times, December 18, 2011)
Wild dolphin baby born at popular WA beach (Australian Geographic, November 2, 2011)
Baby dolphin makes big splash (The West Australian, November 1, 2011)
New dolphin calf Piper joins Monkey Mia pod (Perth Now – The Sunday Times, November 1, 2011)
New dolphin calf at popular WA beach (NineMSN News, November 1, 2011)
US: Dolphins use tools to hunt (University World News, September 18, 2011)
Smart Dolphins Hunt for Fish (Science Alert Australia and New Zealand, August 18, 2011)
Shark Bay Dolphins add conching to their repertoire (Science Network Western Australia, August 16, 2011)
Dolphins are the greatest spongers (The West Australian, July 31, 2011)
Dolphins use tools to hunt high-energy prey (Perth Now – The Sunday Times, July 30, 2011)
Dolphins Use Sponge Tools to Find Prey (The Chronicle Herald, July 30, 2011)
Dolphin Tool Helps to Find Fare on Seafloor (New York Times, July 26, 2011)
Cross-Species Gadget Tests Reveal Reason for Dolphin Tools (Wired Science, July 25, 2011)
Why Dolphins Wear Sponges (Science NOW, July 21, 2011)
Mystery of Dolphin Tool Use Solved by GU Researchers (Georgetown University, July 21, 2011)
Dolphins get by with a little help from their (female) friends (Newsday, November 2, 2010)
Dolphins get by with a little help from their (female) friends (Doctors Lounge, November 2, 2010)
Dolphins get by with a little help from their (female) friends (Health.com, November 2, 2010)
Dolphins get by with a little help from their (female) friends (MSN Health & Fitness, November 2, 2010)
Dolphins get by with a little help from their (female) friends (U.S. News & World Report, November 2, 2010)
Baby dolphin survival depends on mom’s friends (Wired Science, November 2, 2010)
With a little help from their friends (HealthCanal.com, November 2, 2010)
Social Factors play vital role in dolphins’ life (TopNews United Kingdom, November 2, 2010)
Social factors play role in dolphin baby survival (Cape Cod Times, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin moms get help from pals (Daily News & Analysis, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from pals (Zee News, November 2, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends: Dolphin study (Medical News Today, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from their pals (Oneindia, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from their pals (India Talkies, November 2, 2010)
Bonding makes good mums (ScienceAlert, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from pals (Sify, November 2, 2010)
Social network important for dolphins’ reproduction (China.org.cn, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from pals (TopNews, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from pals (DailyIndia.com, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin mums get help from pals Thaindian.com
Social network great for dolphin calves (TopNews United States, November 2, 2010)
Social network important for dolphins’ reproductive fitness: scientists (People’s Daily Online, November 2, 2010)
Social network important for dolphins’ reproductive fitness: scientists (Xinhua, November 2, 2010)
Social factors play role in dolphin fitness (The Portland Press Herald, November 2, 2010)
Dolphin moms do better with help from friends (Australian Geographic, November 2, 2010)
Dolphin social network good for calves (ABC Science Online, November 2, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends, dolphin study finds (Science Daily, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin moms seem to be created, not born (Fox 59, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin moms seem to be created, not born (Los Angeles Times, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin moms seem to be created, not born (Imperial Press Valley, November 2, 2010)
Successful dolphin moms seem to be created, not born (Chicago Tribune, November 2, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphin reproductive fitness (Vancouver Sun, November 2, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphin reproductive fitness (Lexington Herald Leader, November 2, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends: Dolphin study (PhysOrg.com, November 1, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends: Dolphin study (EurekAlert, November 1, 2010)
Friendships seen as key to success for dolphin moms (World Science, November 1, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphin reproductive fitness (The Republic, November 1, 2010)
Dolphin moms do better with friends, family (Tucson Citizen, November 1, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends: Dolphin study (FirstScience, November 1, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends (RedOrbit, November 1, 2010)
Dolphin moms do better with friends, family (USA Today, November 1, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphins’ reproductive fitness (The Sacramento Bee, November 1, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphins’ reproductive fitness (The Bellingham Herald, November 1, 2010)
Study: Social ties as important as genes for dolphins’ reproductive fitness (Daily Me, November 1, 2010)
Successful mothers get help from their friends: Dolphin study (e! Science News, November 1, 2010)
New BBC film shows dolphins teaching younger animals how to hunt for the first time (Daily Mail UK, November 1, 2010)
Even a dolphin needs to learn to fish (Metro UK, November 1, 2010)
Dolphins shell out for a fish supper (Brisbane Times, September 13th, 2010)
Meet William the Concherer, the dolphin that can fish (New Scientist, September 8th, 2010)
Scientists breathe easy with new dolphin DNA testing (University of Queensland, September 3rd, 2010)
The amazing bottlenose dolphins of Shark Bay (BBC Wildlife Magazine, September 2nd, 2010)
GU scientists collect dolphin DNA from “blow” (Vox Populi, September 1st, 2010)
Gentler method of dolphin study described (United Press International, August 30th, 2010)
Smart and fast, marine mammals are guarding our military bases (The Seattle Times, August 28th, 2010)
DNA gathering development a blow to Japan’s whaling ‘science’ (The Australian, August 27th, 2010)
Blowhole breakthrough over dolphin DNA (Times of Malta, August 27th, 2010)
A novel method for collecting dolphin DNA (Science Centric, August 26th, 2010)
Dolphin breath gives up genetic clues (Australian Geographic, August 26th, 2010)
Scientists develop harmless method for collecting dolphin DNA (DNA Worldwide, August 26th, 2010)
New technique to collect DNA from dolphin breath (BBC News: Science & Environment, August 25th, 2010)
DNA Extracted from Dolphin ‘Blow’ (Georgetown University, August 25th, 2010)
A novel method for collecting dolphin DNA (PhysOrg.com, August 25th, 2010)
Tool Use in Dolphins (Australian Science, October, 2009)
