World Dolphin Day

 

HAPPY WORLD DOLPHIN DAY

• There are 42 species of dolphins and 7 species of porpoises.
• Dolphins are marine mammals that must surface to breathe air and give birth to live young.
• Dolphin pregnancies last between 9 and 16 months.
• Dolphins eat fish, squid, and crustaceans.
• All dolphins have conical-shaped teeth.
• The orca (killer whale) is the largest dolphin.
• Dolphins use echolocation to find food and navigate.
• Dolphins can jump as high as 20 feet out of the water.
• Dolphins have curved beaks, which gives them a permanent smile.
• The sons and daughters of resident orcas stay with their maternal family for life.
• Dolphins are intelligent and social animals, capable of teaching young and displaying culture.
• Five river dolphin species inhabit large waterways in Asia and South America.

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