About Dolphins
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ABOUT DOLPHINS!
(PAU) Some of the most fascinating marine creatures and you really cannot ignore dolphins. Yes, they are and you might have already seen their adorable facial expressions. As theyare playful, fun to watch and intelligent.
Interesting Dolphin Facts
They regulates its body temperature internally and gives birth to young ones (does not lay eggs). There are more than 30 types ofdolphins.
Dolphin Characters
Under the smooth skin of a dolphin lies a layer of fat, known as blubber for regulating body temperature. All dolphins are gifted with excellent vision and thinkingability. An important fact about dolphin is their high IQ level that matches with a human toddler.
Dolphin Diet
Majority of the dolphin species are true carnivorous. Squid and fish form the prime fooditems for dolphin. While at times of food scarcity, it devours crustaceans. A very few dolphins feed on phytoplanktons of the ocean. You will find them in the coastal areas, where ample amount of thefood is available.
(LAU)Dolphin Size
The most popularly known dolphin to us is the bottenose type. This dolphin at birth weighs about 15-30 kg and measures 70-130 cm in length. At maturity, itweighs 150-650 kg and reaches 2-4 m in length. The male dolphin is referred to a bull, while the female is known as a cow. Consequently, the calf is used to refer a young dolphin.
Dolphin Habitat
Foundall over the globe, dolphin can adapt in varied water conditions, excluding the coldest Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Much of the dolphin habitats lie in the temperate oceans and tropical oceans. Itprefers to live in shallow water and coastal areas, especially in the continental shelves. Some species of dolphin even thrive in the Amazon river.
Social Nature
A dolphin is a social mammal,meaning it prefers to live in groups, known as pods. In a group, there are at least 10-12 dolphins. They prefer to gather fish together. It sleeps with one eye open, so as to protect from predators....
(PAU) Some of the most fascinating marine creatures and you really cannot ignore dolphins. Yes, they are and you might have already seen their adorable facial expressions. As theyare playful, fun to watch and intelligent.
Interesting Dolphin Facts
They regulates its body temperature internally and gives birth to young ones (does not lay eggs). There are more than 30 types ofdolphins.
Dolphin Characters
Under the smooth skin of a dolphin lies a layer of fat, known as blubber for regulating body temperature. All dolphins are gifted with excellent vision and thinkingability. An important fact about dolphin is their high IQ level that matches with a human toddler.
Dolphin Diet
Majority of the dolphin species are true carnivorous. Squid and fish form the prime fooditems for dolphin. While at times of food scarcity, it devours crustaceans. A very few dolphins feed on phytoplanktons of the ocean. You will find them in the coastal areas, where ample amount of thefood is available.
(LAU)Dolphin Size
The most popularly known dolphin to us is the bottenose type. This dolphin at birth weighs about 15-30 kg and measures 70-130 cm in length. At maturity, itweighs 150-650 kg and reaches 2-4 m in length. The male dolphin is referred to a bull, while the female is known as a cow. Consequently, the calf is used to refer a young dolphin.
Dolphin Habitat
Foundall over the globe, dolphin can adapt in varied water conditions, excluding the coldest Arctic and Antarctic oceans. Much of the dolphin habitats lie in the temperate oceans and tropical oceans. Itprefers to live in shallow water and coastal areas, especially in the continental shelves. Some species of dolphin even thrive in the Amazon river.
Social Nature
A dolphin is a social mammal,meaning it prefers to live in groups, known as pods. In a group, there are at least 10-12 dolphins. They prefer to gather fish together. It sleeps with one eye open, so as to protect from predators....
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