How Fast Can Dolphins Swim? The Answer Will Surprise You

Hawaiian spinner dolphins can reach burst speeds of 20 to 25 miles per hour. A dolphin cruising at a moderate pace travels three to four times faster than a person swimming hard. Here is what is actually happening when a dolphin streaks past the boat, and why evolution built them this way.

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The Heartbreaking Truth: How Dolphins Respond to the Loss of a Pod Member

More than 30 documented cases of postmortem calf-carrying. Changed whistle patterns after a death. Pod members choosing to stay near their loss. The science of dolphin grief is still developing, but what has already been recorded is enough to change the way you think about the animals you see on a morning tour off Oahu.

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