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Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognizable by their curved mouths, which give them a permanent “smile.” There are 36 dolphin species, found in every ocean.
Dec 13, 2019 · Dolphins ( Odontoceti) are a group of 44 species of toothed whales or cetaceans. There are dolphins in every ocean on Earth, and there are freshwater species of dolphins that inhabit rivers in South Asian and South American.
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There are currently 42 species of dolphins and seven species of porpoises. Dolphins are marine mammals. They must surface to breathe air and give birth to live young. A dolphin pregnancy last between nine and 16 months. The mother feeds her offspring on milk.
Common dolphin are medium-sized dolphins; adults range between 1.9 and 2.5 m (6.2 and 8.2 ft) long, and can weigh between 80–235 kg (176–518 lb), although the range between 80–150 kg (180–330 lb) is more common. Males are generally longer and heavier. The color pattern on the body is unusual.
Bottlenose dolphins are well known as the intelligent and charismatic stars of many aquarium shows. Their curved mouths give the appearance of a friendly, permanent smile, and they can be trained ...
Aug 4, 2020 · Dolphin: common name of aquatic mammals within the infr-aorder Cetacea. Kingdom: | Animalia Phylum: | Chordata Class: | Mammalia Order: | Cetacea Family: | Delphinidae
dolphin, (family Coryphaenidae), either species of fish belonging to the genus Coryphaena. The food and game fish called the common dolphin (C. hippuras) is known in Hawaiian as mahimahi and sometimes in Spanish as the dorado.
