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15 interesting FACTS ABOUT DOLPHINS you need to know

MAY 29, 2015
Dolphins are mammals and are friendly in nature. There are over 40 species of dolphins, the most common being the Bottlenose dolphin. These are the 15 interesting facts about dolphins?
Dolphins are sea animals found all across the world and are close relatives of whales. These are the cool facts about these beautiful creatures.

THEY STICK WITH THEIR MOTHERS FOR A LONG TIME

It is in the nature of the dolphins to stick with their mothers for a long time before they leave their pack. Some this animal stay with their mothers for 3 or even 8 years!

DOLPHINS HAVE chamber 2 STOMACHS

One is used for storage of food and the other is used for digestion.

THEY DIVE UP TO 1,000 FEET

Dolphins are known to be great divers. Being creatures of the sea, they can dive up to 1,000 feet underwater.

DOLPHINS CAN LIVE UP TO 50 YEARS!

Even though the average lifespan of a dolphin is about 17 years, some can even live up to 50 years!

THERE ARE AROUND 40 SPECIES OF DOLPHINS

There are many types of dolphins, around 40 different species. While the majority of them spend their lives in saltwater, many can survive just fine in freshwater. The smallest of their kind is 3-4 feet long, while the largest is 30 feet!

DOLPHINS HELP THE SICK OR INJURED MEMBERS

These caring creatures are often seen tending to the sick, the old and the injured in their group, are called ‘pod’.

EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT ANIMALS

Dolphins are not only the friendly or caring creatures but also the most intelligent ones. It is believed by scientists that comparing the ratio size of brain to body, dolphins take the 2nd place right after the humans!

DOLPHINS NEVER CHEW THEIR FOOD

Dolphins do not chew their food, they swallow it as a whole. Their teeth are used only to catch their prey.

THEY GIVE THEMSELVES NAMES

It has been proved by scientists that dolphins give themselves names. They develop their own individual whistles and they recognize theirs and other dolphins’ names.

THEY SLEEP WITH ONLY HALF THEIR BRAIN

When they are asleep, one part of their brain remains alert and awake. This keeps them safe from potential predators, and enables them to breathe while sleeping.

DOLPHINS ARE VERY FRIENDLY TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS

They love to play with members of their pods and are friendly to even humans. They are often seen playing and teasing other animals living underwater.

finally, KILLER WHALES ARE THE BIGGEST KIND OF DOLPHIN

Opposite to their name, Killer Whales belong to the dolphin family. Killer Whales, reaching up to a length of 30 feet, are the biggest of their kind.

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