Dolphins are one of the most social mammals. They are highly intelligent as well, utilizing their communication skills to both cooperatively hunt and learn what is socially acceptable within a pod.

A sudden spate of dolphin deaths on Oahu in Hawaii has raised concerns among scientists who have confirmed the presence of Brucella ceti, a marine strain of bacteria that can be transmitted to humans.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists are sounding an alarm after three striped dolphins stranded on east Oʻahu in June tested positive for a dangerous infection. The dolphins ...