Dolphin Lauren Ritch

Period 4

Link: Scientific Name Range and Habitat Map.Diet.Physical Description.Breeding. Cool Facts. Weird Facts Conclusion.

Scientific Name: Short- Beaked Common Dolphin

- Delphinus delphis

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

- Delphinus Capensis

Range and Habitat Map: Range From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific

Ocean.

- Newfoundland and Nova Scotia to northern South America and in Victoria, British Columbia and south of the equator.

Diet: Fish

Squid

Physical Description: under 9 ft long

440 lbs (may be larger as adults)

Small.

Breeding: Carry for 12 months and they can be born

year around

Can have a calf every 2 years.

Cool Facts: They can jump up to 20 feet above water.

Some kinds of dolphins can hold their breath for 30 minutes.

Weird Facts: They are also known to sleep with one eye

open.

Dolphins use sonar to locate their prey.

Dolphins sleeping with one eye open.

Conclusion: Do you have any questions on Dolphins.

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