Dolphins are marine mammals that live in tropical and temperate coastal waters around the world. They primarily eat fish but also consume squid, jellyfish, and small marine animals or plants. Dolphins come in a variety of sizes, from less than 6 feet for some river dolphins to over 30 feet for some ocean species. They are highly intelligent animals that can live for decades and form complex social structures within family units.
Dolphins are marine mammals that live in tropical and temperate coastal waters around the world. They primarily eat fish but also consume squid, jellyfish, and small marine animals or plants. Dolphins come in a variety of sizes, from less than 6 feet for some river dolphins to over 30 feet for some ocean species. They are highly intelligent animals that can live for decades and form complex social structures within family units.
Dolphins are marine mammals that live in tropical and temperate coastal waters around the world. They primarily eat fish but also consume squid, jellyfish, and small marine animals or plants. Dolphins come in a variety of sizes, from less than 6 feet for some river dolphins to over 30 feet for some ocean species. They are highly intelligent animals that can live for decades and form complex social structures within family units.
Common name Scientific name Average life span Size Weight
Dolphins Odontoceti Unknown Up to 32 feet Up to 6 tons Dolphins habitat • Most dolphins live in the shallow waters of the ocean’s in tropical and temperate waters. • There are also lesser-known dolphins in rivers of the world, for example in China, South America, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. • The larger species of dolphins, like the killer whale, can be found living away from the coastline in deep ocean waters. What does dolphins eats?
• Dolphins’ mostly eats fish. Dolphins in the deep ocean often
feed on jellyfish or squid. They can also eat various additional marine animals. Sometimes, dolphins eat small rocks, seaweed pieces, small shellfish, and other invertebrates. Fun Facts • 1) Bottlenose dolphins live up to 40 years but the Orca can live up to 80 years.
• 2) Dolphins are sometimes thought of as the dogs of the sea
because they are usually playful and friendly. Scientists believe they’re as smart as chimpanzees or dogs.
• 3) Male dolphins are called “bulls”, females are called “cows”
and the young dolphins are called “calves”. Calves stay alongside their mothers up to 3 years and sometimes up to 8 years. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!