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Opo was a unique bottlenose dolphin who lived in New Zealand’s Akaroa Harbour from the 1970s until his death in 2017. He was notable for his extended interactions with humans, demonstrating remarkable friendliness and curiosity. Researchers studied Opo to understand dolphin behavior and social intel...
Fungie was a long-term resident bottlenose dolphin observed in Dublin Bay, Ireland. He became notable for his consistent solitary presence and interactions with boats over nearly four decades, from 1983 to 2020. Researchers and marine enthusiasts tracked Fungie’s unique behavior, providing valuable...
Kathy was a bottlenose dolphin born in 1962 and held in captivity for decades. She gained widespread recognition as a television star during the 1960s, appearing on numerous shows. Her case is notable due to her extended time in human entertainment and represents an early example of marine mammal ex...
Elele was a bottlenose dolphin researched at the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Laboratory in Hawaii, notable for her participation in studies of cetacean cognition.
Tuffy was a bottlenose dolphin in the United States Navy Marine Mammal Program during the Vietnam War, notably deployed to Cam Ranh Bay in 1971 to test underwater security.
