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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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[Breaking News]Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

TAIJI, Japan, Sept. 1 Kyodo - Fishing boats leave a port in Taiji in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 1, 2025, for the season's first drive hunt of dolphins and small whales. (Kyodo)

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China: Rare Pink Dolphins Spotted Near Nan’ao Bridge in Guangdong

This video captured the stunning moment that a group of pink dolphins appeared near Nan’ao Bridge in Shantou, Guangdong, on August 20, stunning lucky onlookers with their rare presence. The sighting was described as both mysterious and enchanting, since pink dolphins are classified as a nationally protected species in China and are considered extremely rare in the wild.

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Dolphin hunt begins in western Japan town

A fishing boat drives a pod of Risso's dolphins into a cove in Taiji in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 1, 2025, as the new season for hunting dolphins and small whales begins.

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Dolphin hunt begins in western Japan town

Fishing boats drive a pod of Risso's dolphins into a cove in Taiji in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 1, 2025, as the new season for hunting dolphins and small whales begins.

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Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Fishing boats leave a port in Taiji in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 1, 2025, for the season's first drive hunt of dolphins and small whales.

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Dolphin hunt season begins in western Japan town

Fishing boats leave a port in Taiji in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 1, 2025, for the season's first drive hunt of dolphins and small whales.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Sprint race

Miami Dolphins players Odell Beckham, Jr. (left) and Xavien Howard

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Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Two dolphins swim in the Black Sea as a Ukrainian Navy cutter is on patrol along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

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Dolphins return to aquarium in quake-hit city

Photo taken on Dec. 5, 2024, shows Pacific white-sided dolphins at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa, following their return earlier in the day from Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Kanagawa Prefecture. Five dolphins were transferred to the Yokohama aquarium after the Nanao aquarium's facility was severely damaged by a strong earthquake on Jan. 1.

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[Breaking News]Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

TAIJI, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town. (Kyodo)

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

Fishing boats drive Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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[Breaking News]Risso's dolphins

TAIJI, Japan, July 19 Kyodo - A visitor swims with two Risso's dolphins released into a limited area in Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on July 19, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji celebrates with supporters after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 28, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji gives an interview after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) cheers during a parade held after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (front) defeats No. 6 maegashira Takanosho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (back) defeats No. 6 maegashira Takanosho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 28, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the 13th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the 13th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (L) defeats Ura on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 19, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Wakamotoharu (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 19, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Tobizaru on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 19, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Tobizaru on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 19, 2024.

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Risso's dolphins

A visitor swims with two Risso's dolphins released into a limited area in Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on July 19, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Mitakeumi (front) defeats ozeki Kotozakura on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (R) defeats Ura on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats Gonoyama on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (L) defeats Gonoyama on the fifth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats komusubi Hiradoumi on the first day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2024.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) defeats komusubi Hiradoumi on the first day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2024.

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Ceremony ahead of Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

A ceremony is held at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on July 13, 2024, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ceremony ahead of Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

A ceremony is held at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on July 13, 2024, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ceremony ahead of Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

A ceremony is held at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya on July 13, 2024, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on the prow in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

A short-finned pilot whale swims in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team observe on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Members of a marine biodiversity expedition team take photos on deck in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows Fraser's dolphins swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Short-finned pilot whales swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

An aerial drone photo shows short-finned pilot whales swimming in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 5, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Biodiversity Expedition - China

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, including short-finned pilot whales, Fraser's dolphins and rough-toothed dolphins. Among the cetacean species, many mother-child pairs have been spotted. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM