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Learn About Dolphins
There so much to know about these fascinating marine mammals!
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Unique Features about Dolphins
They understand their 3 dimensional space using echolocation.
Adaptation
The body of the dolphin is streamlined for aquatic movement.
Appearance / How they differ
Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are smaller than their common cousins.
Appearance
As dolphins age, their colour changes from light to dark grey.
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Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins usually form groups of 2 to 15 individuals.
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The group size may increase to hundreds depending on predation and availability of prey.
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The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin is recognized as a separate species from their common cousin.
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Some of the dolphin populations use tools just like us.
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Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins can be found in warm temperate to tropical regions
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Dolphins uses their teeth to grab and hold onto their prey.
Diet
Bottlenose dolphins feed on fishes, squids and crustaceans.
Major Threats
Dolphins are predated by sharks.
Major Threats
Dolphins are threatened by coastal pollution from sedimentation.
Major Threats
Dolphins are victims of the illegal fishing trade.
Major Threats
Dolphins are threatened by sound pollution due to boat traffic.
Reproduction
They become sexually mature between 5 to 12 years.
Reproduction
They deliver their calves in water tail first.
Reproduction
Their average gestation period is 12 months.
Reproduction
They have multiple mates in a given reproductive season.
Unique Features about Dolphins
They understand their 3 dimensional space using echolocation.
Adaptation
The body of the dolphin is streamlined for aquatic movement.