- Dolphin - Wikipedia
There are 40 extant species named as dolphins Dolphins range in size from the 1 7-metre-long (5 ft 7 in) and 50-kilogram (110-pound) Maui's dolphin to the 9 5 m (31 ft) and 10-tonne (11-short-ton) orca Various species of dolphins exhibit sexual dimorphism where the males are larger than females
- Dolphin | Facts Pictures | Britannica
Mammalian dolphins are any of the toothed whales belonging to the mammal family Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) or the mammal families Platanistidae and Iniidae (river dolphins) The name dolphin is also applied to members of the fish genus Coryphaena (family Coryphaenidae), also known as mahimahi
- Dolphins: Facts, Habitat, Diet, Threats, Conservation | IFAW
Dolphins are some of the most intelligent marine mammals Find out more about these aquatic animals and how you can contribute to dolphin conservation
- 27 Fascinating Dolphin Facts - Fact Animal
They usually inhabit shallow seas and continental shelves They are members of the order Cetacea, of which there are four families, the oceanic dolphins (Delphinidae), Indian river dolphins (Platanistidae), the new world river dolphins (Iniidae), and the brackish dolphins (Pontoporiidae)
- Here are our top 10 facts about dolphins | WWF
There are 36 species of marine dolphins - living in nearly all aquatic environments, including oceans, coastal, estuarine and freshwater - and in temperatures ranging from less than 0°C to more than 30°C
- Dolphin Facts | National Geographic
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
- Dolphin - Animal Spot
Learn all about dolphins - are they a mammal, whale, or fish, dolphin types, where they live, life span, diet, endangered status, interesting facts, and more
- Dolphin facts and information - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA
Dolphins are marine mammals, together with whales and porpoises they are collectively known as cetaceans Some dolphins live in rivers and estuaries
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