New research shows that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) use the 'open mouth' facial expression -- analogous to a smile -- to communicate during social play. The dolphins almost always use ...

New research of captive bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) indicates that they use an “open mouth” facial expression similar to a smile to communicate during social play. This expression ...

Their play is also social. Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), which live in temperate and tropical waters worldwide, including the African coasts, play with other dolphins in the first ...

And, according to a new study, bottlenose dolphins may use a similar tactic while playing with each other. The study, which was published Wednesday in the journal iScience, found that dolphins ...

But the researchers have found bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) have an “open mouth” expression that they use to communicate with each other during play, much like a smile in humans.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Male Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins form particularly tight groups ...

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First, call 800-9MAMMAL, which is like a dolphin 911, and someone from Whitehead’s group will talk you through keeping the ...

Fin whales are the second-largest whale species on the planet and have a “distinctive coloration – black or dark brownish-gray on the back and sides and white on the underside,” according to the ...

They also play with whatever they find in the ocean ... the open mouth, in bottlenose dolphins. This expression is most commonly observed during playful interactions with other dolphins ...