dolphins

Dolphins
Group3:
Dolphins
one of big animals on earth
carnivores
Range and habitat
all oceans worldwide
prefer coastal waters and bays
Size
Smallest dolphins
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About 50 kg
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1.2 m long
Largest dolphins
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Up to 8,200 kg
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10 m long
Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Eating mostly fish
Offspring
Give birth to one calf every two years after a
gestation period of eleven to twelve months
Life span
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From 25 to 65 years
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Sometimes longer, depending on the species
Special feature
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Mammals, not fish
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Among the most intelligent animals
Conservation concerns
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at risk due to habitat pollution
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accidental fishing net entrapment
How to protect dolphins
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Protect the feeding and breeding areas
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Dispose of garbage and chemicals properly as they
can end up in the oceans and get ingested by wild
dolphins
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A great way to start the education process is to take
them on a dolphin watch where he can view them in
their natural environment.