Dolphin

Does the US Navy have trained kamikaze dolphins operating in the Strait of Hormuz? - explainer

Dolphins have been used by the military to detect underwater obstacles for decades, but they aren’t typically sent into active war zones.

A bottlenose dolphin responding to its trainer's hand gestures.
Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.

Peruvian team finds 12-million-year-old near-perfect dolphin ancestor

Whale fossils in the Ocucaje desert, Peru.

Scientists found a 3.5-meter dolphin fossil in a desert that was once an ancient ocean

A Humback Whale surrounded by dolphins.

Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back


Israel moving forward with sixth German submarine

Dolphin-class U212 subs have improved propulsion system and can stay submerged for long periods.

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Official: Purchase of sixth German submarine finalized

Dolphin submarine fleet is considered a vanguard against Iran; purchase had been held up by wrangling over $500-700 million price.

The Dolphin Submarine.

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Iran, settlements overshadow Netanyahu-Merkel talks

Analysis: If German leader had planned to tackle PM on lack of progress with Palestinians, she may now be on defensive over trade with Tehran.

Netanyahu embraces Merkel, Monday.

PM to revive bid for discounted German submarine

On upcoming trip to Germany, Netanyahu plans to lobby Berlin for sixth Dolphin-class naval vessel to raise deterrence.

The Dolphin Submarine.

Norway bans tests of Israel-bound subs in its waters

Norwegian media report that Oslo officials have refused to allow German company to test Dolphin class submarines destined for Israeli navy.

The Dolphin Submarine.

MOD: No talks with Germany over sub

Germany also denies talks over subsidizing new naval vessels.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

'Israeli subs with nukes in Gulf'

'Sunday Times': Submarines with nuclear missiles in Persian Gulf

The Dolphin Submarine.

More work, less play for Israel’s endangered dolphins

A new University of Haifa study finds that commercial fishing endangers Mediterranean dolphins.

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First German-Israeli cabinet set to meet

Joint session will convene amid reports of Israel's bid for a sixth Dolphin-class diesel submarine.

The Dolphin Submarine.