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Dolphins swimming among oily patches in the Gulf of Mexico
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Dolphins Swim in Oily Waters

Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) observed in emulsified oil on April 29,...
A model marker applies paint to the life-size, meticulously detailed model of the North Atlantic right whale Phoenix.
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Painting the Model of Phoenix

A model marker applies paint to the life-size, meticulously detailed model of the...
A crew works on creating a life-size, meticulously detailed model of the North Atlantic right whale Phoenix
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Crew Works on Phoenix Model

A crew works on creating a life-size, meticulously detailed model of the North...
In 1996, at age nine, Phoenix has her first calf (North Atlantic right whale #2605) off the southeast coast of Florida.
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Phoenix and First Calf

In 1996, at age nine, Phoenix has her first calf (North Atlantic right whale #2605)...
An adult and juvenile killer whale frolic in the water.
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Killer Whales Swimming

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) have something in common with humans: early menopause....
Male northern elephant seals face off for the best beach territory for mating season.
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Elephant Seals Tussle for Territory

Male northern elephant seals face off on the beach by vocalizing through their...
Phoenix swimming with her calf.
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A Right Whale Named Phoenix

Phoenix swimming with her calf in February 2007 in the Southeast calving grounds...
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