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link to How Much Does a Bottlenose Dolphin Weigh?

How Much Does a Bottlenose Dolphin Weigh?

The average bottlenose dolphin weight is typically around 100 kilograms. An adult bottlenose dolphin weighs between 330 and 450 pounds. Newborn dolphins weigh between 20 and 50 pounds. The length...

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link to Dolphins vs Porpoises: What’s the Difference?

Dolphins vs Porpoises: What’s the Difference?

The difference between dolphins and porpoises is that the former is an aquatic mammal with a streamlined body, whereas the latter has an elongated body. Dolphins differ from porpoises in that...

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Why Do Dolphins Follow Boats?

Dolphins follow boats for two main reasons. First, it is to get food and second, it is to protect the dolphins from predators. Dolphins follow boats because it allows them to move more quickly....

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What Are the Most Important Types of Dolphins?

Dolphins belong to the order of cetacean, an order that also includes whales and porpoises. There are more than thirty species of dolphins, but there are three kinds that stand out as the most...

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Do Dolphins and Whales Have Hair?

Dolphins are very intelligent animals and fascinating to humans. They have several interesting features, such as dorsal fins, flippers, and eyes. One thing about dolphins that often confuses people...

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Can Dolphins Kill Sharks?

Have you ever wondered if dolphins could kill sharks? Well, wonder no more! Certain dolphin species are known to hunt sharks. It is important to note here that, in general, dolphins are not shark...

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