Dolphin

Animals Unique | Dolphin | The term common dolphin tends to refer to the short-beaked common dolphin and the long-beaked common dolphin are found in warmer That seas worldwide.

The common dolphin is Generally found around the Mediterranean Sea but are also commonly seen in deep off-shore waters and to a lesser extent over continental shelves are preferred to That shallower waters. Some Populations of dolphins may be present all year round, others Appear to move in a migratory pattern.

Common dolphins travel in groups of around 10-50 in number and frequently gather into schools numbering 100 to 2000 individuals. Generally these schools are very active socially with groups Often surfacing, jumping and splashing together. Typical behavior includes breaching dolphin, tail-slapping, chin-slapping, bow-riding and porpoising.

Common dolphins are the fastest swimming marine Among Mammals, with some possibly reaching speeds of over 40 km / h. Dolphins have been known to use both Their speed and large group sizes to develop different Airways of hunting prey.

Dolphin Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: mammals
Order: Cetacean
Family: Delphinidae
Scientific Name: Delphinus Delphis
Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Size (L): 2m - 4m (6.5ft - 13ft)
Weight: 100kg - 300kg (220lbs - 660lbs)
Top Speed: 40km / h (25mph)
Life Span: 20-45 years
Lifestyle: Pod
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Black, White, Grey
Skin Type: Smooth
Favourite Food: Fish
Habitat: Temperate coastal waters, bays and harbours
Average Litter Size: 1
Main Prey: Fish, Crab, Squid
Predators: Human, Sharks, Killer Whale
Distinctive Features: Rounded dorsal skin in and striped