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  1. Bottlenose dolphins are large, fairly plain grey dolphins, darker grey above and paler below. They have a short beak and a large triangular dorsal fin that curves backwards. Behaviour Bottlenose dolphins are social animals, usually found in small groups of up to 15 individuals.
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    The Bottlenose Dolphin is the most common and well-known dolphin species. It inhabits warm and temperate seas worldwide and may be found in all but the Arctic and the Antarctic Oceans. Bottlenose Dolphins prefer shallow, inshore waters and are commonly seen off the coasts of Hawaii and Florida.
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    bottlenose dolphin, (genus Tursiops), any of two or three species of oceanic dolphins classified within the marine mammal family Delphinidae and characterized by a bottle-shaped snout. The common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), which is the most widely recognized dolphin species, is found worldwide in warm and temperate seas.
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    The common bottlenose dolphin, known scientifically as Tursiops truncatus, is also called the Atlantic bottlenose, or just the bottlenose dolphin. This marine mammal is the largest of beaked dolphins and the best-known member of the Delphinidae (oceanic dolphin) family. Bottlenose dolphins are the most common dolphin species found in captivity.
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    Bottlenose dolphins are toothed whales in the genus Tursiops. They are common, cosmopolitan members of the family Delphinidae, the family of oceanic dolphins. Molecular studies show the genus contains three species: the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin … See more

    Scientists have been long aware of the fact that the Tursiops dolphins might consist of more than one species, as there is extensive variation in color and morphology along its range. In the past, most studies used … See more

    Their elongated upper and lower jaws form what is called a rostrum, or snout, which gives the animal its common name. The real, functional … See more

    In colder waters, they have more body fat and blood, and are more suited to deeper diving. Typically, 18%–20% of their body weight is blubber. Most research in this area has been restricted to the North Atlantic Ocean. Bottlenose dolphins typically swim at 5 … See more

    Bottlenose dolphins have a lifespan of 40–60 years. Females can outlive males and live for 60 years or more. Dolphins start to reproduce aged 5 to 15 years.
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    The bottlenose dolphin has a single blowhole See more

    The bottlenose dolphin weighs an average of 300 kg (660 pounds), but can range from 150 and 650 kg (330 and 1,430 lb). It can reach a length of just over 4 meters (13 feet). Its color … See more

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    Cognitive abilities that have been investigated include concept formation, sensory skills, and … See more

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    Fish is one of the main items in the dolphin diet. They also eat shrimps, squid, mollusks, and … See more

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  4. WebSep 15, 2022 · Learn about the appearance, behavior, diet, habitat, and threats of common bottlenose dolphins, one of the most well-studied marine mammals in the world. Find out how NOAA Fisheries protects …

  5. WebFeb 20, 2009 · Learn about the bottlenose dolphin, a widely recognized and intelligent marine mammal with a bottle-shaped snout. Find out its distribution, size, weight, behavior, and communication skills.

  6. WebCommon bottlenose dolphins are the most common apex predators found in coastal and estuarine ecosystems along the southern coast of the US, thus serve as an important indicator species of bioaccumulation and …

  7. WebLearn about the common bottlenose dolphin, a widespread and social marine mammal that lives in groups and cooperates to hunt fish. Find out its status, population, scientific name, and threats from WWF.

  8. WebLearn about the bottlenose dolphin, a clever and social mammal that lives in many oceans, including UK waters. Find out how WWF is protecting dolphins from fishing, shipping, pollution and climate change.