- 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
- 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 Facts - A-Z Animals
Dolphins are highly intelligent, marine mammals known for their complex behavior, global distribution, and remarkable evolutionary history
- Dolphin Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Six dolphin species are commonly called whales (think killer whales!), and technically, all dolphins are whales because they’re part of the category “toothed whales” in the order Cetacea
- 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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Depending on the species, dolphins range in color from white, pearl, and pink to darker shades of brown, gray, blue, and black Dolphins have smooth skin, flippers, and a dorsal fin They have a long, slender snout with about 100 teeth, and a streamlined body
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