Dolphins
Dolphins are marine mammals.
Dolphins are intelligent, playful animals. They emit a variety of sounds to communicate with other dolphins. Like other toothed whales, they use echolocation to avoid obstacles and to locate prey.
There are 37 species of dolphins. The common dolphin is found chiefly in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic. It is about eight feet (2.4 m) long including a six-inch (15-cm) snout.Most species live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. Five species live in the world's rivers.
There are 37 species of dolphins. The common dolphin is found chiefly in the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic. It is about eight feet (2.4 m) long including a six-inch (15-cm) snout.Most species live in shallow areas of tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. Five species live in the world's rivers.
Behavior
Dolphins would take turns swimming through a group of fish and catching fish.
Diet
Dolphins consume a variety of prey including fish, squid and crustaceans.