Dolphin - Wikipedia Dolphins are widespread, mostly in pelagic marine environments but some thrive in brackish and freshwater bodies Most species prefer the warm waters of the tropic zones, but some, such as the right whale dolphin, prefer colder climates
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
27 Fascinating Dolphin Facts - Fact Animal The dolphin is a small to medium-sized marine mammal, which are found all over the world, generally in warmer waters They usually inhabit shallow seas and continental shelves
Dolphin - Animal Spot Learn all about dolphins - are they a mammal, whale, or fish, dolphin types, where they live, life span, diet, endangered status, interesting facts, and more
Dolphin Animal Facts - Delphinidae - A-Z Animals Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) are toothed whales characterized by a streamlined body, a well-developed melon used in echolocation, and complex social behavior The family includes many of the animals most people mean by “dolphin,” from bottlenose dolphins to orcas and pilot whales
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 | 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
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