bottlenose
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The Navy has previously trained External link bottlenose dolphins and sea lions, chiefly for reconnaissance and recovering objects like undersea mines.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In 2018, another solitary male bottlenose dolphin named Danny became well-known in Portland, Dorset, and was often seen following boats and engaging with divers.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
The bottlenose dolphins that now visit with frequency may also be one of those silver-lining stories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
Look'ee sir, there's Tripp, for instance, dear old bottlenose Ben, she smiles on him and suffers him to bear her fan, misfortunate dog!
From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery
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