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Dolphins living in captivity often make an open-mouth facial expression while playing with each other. Zoomarine, Italy Bottlenose dolphins “smile” at each other while playing, making open-mouth ...

For humans, flashing a smile is an easy way to avoid misunderstanding. And, according to a new study, bottlenose dolphins may use a similar tactic while playing with each other. The study, which was ...

Dolphins are known for what appear to be big, contagious smiles. But do they actually, well, smile? The answer, according to a new study of dolphin play, is a resounding “maybe.” Dolphins use their ...

They're widely considered some of the most charismatic animals in the ocean. Now, it turns out bottlenose dolphins actually 'smile' at each other while surfing, chasing and playfighting, according to ...

Some pet owners are convinced they’ve seen their dog or cat smile, but it’s unlikely to be the case. Experts in the field can’t say whether animals can smile or not. However, researchers from France ...

Dolphins “smile” during play, scientists have found. The animals are known to be very playful and have often been observed performing underwater acrobatics, playing with objects and chasing each other ...

The animals are known to be very playful and have often been observed performing underwater acrobatics, playing with objects and chasing each other. But the researchers have found bottlenose dolphins ...

Laughter’s evolutionary story may be written on chimpanzees’ faces. Chimps at play make open-mouth facial expressions while either laughing out loud or staying silent, say psychologist Marina ...