Bottlenose dolphin - Wikipedia
WEBBottlenose dolphins are toothed whales in the genus Tursiops. They are common, cosmopolitan members of the family Delphinidae, the family of oceanic dolphins. [3] Molecular studies show the genus contains three species: the common bottlenose dolphin ( Tursiops truncatus ), the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin ( Tursiops aduncus ), …
Common bottlenose dolphin - Wikipedia
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 health of the ecosystem.
Bottlenose Dolphin | National Geographic
WEB10 to 14 feet. Weight: 1,100 pounds. Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red List Status: ? Least concern. LC. NT. VU. EN. CR. EW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Unknown....
Common Bottlenose Dolphin | NOAA Fisheries
WEBThey are one of the most well-studied marine mammals in the wild. In addition, they are easy to view in the wild because they live close to shore and are distributed throughout coastal and estuarine waters. But this puts bottlenose dolphins at increased risk of human-related injuries and death.
Bottlenose dolphin | Species, Intelligence, Size, Weight, Habitat ...
WEBBottlenose dolphin, any of two or three species of oceanic dolphins classified in the mammal family Delphinidae and characterized by a bottle-shaped snout. They are known for their intelligence; they communicate with one another through sounds and ultrasonic pulses and have shown evidence of long social memories.
Bottlenose Dolphin - National Geographic Kids
WEBBottlenose Dolphin. Thought to be some of the smartest animals on Earth, bottlenose dolphins send messages to one another in many different ways. Common Name: Common Bottlenose Dolphin....
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Bottlenose Dolphin - Ocean Conservancy
WEBBottlenose dolphins are sleek and streamlined, making it easy for them to reach speeds up to 18 miles per hour. They are marine mammals, meaning they need to breathe air, so they surface to breathe two or three times per minute. On any given day, they can swim up to 100 miles. Did You Know?
Common Bottlenose Dolphin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife …
WEBStatus: Least Concern. Population: 600,000. Scientific Name: Tursiops truncates. Learn more about the common bottlenose dolphin, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Common bottlenose dolphin - Whale & Dolphin Conservation …
WEBExploited by the ‘entertainment’ industry for years, common bottlenose dolphins are the most widely recognized species of dolphin. Watching a pod of common bottlenose dolphins hunting or playing together is an experience that will stay with you for life.
Bottlenose dolphin - IWC
WEBBottlenose dolphins are probably the best-known species of dolphin– the species upon which everyone’s classical image of ‘a dolphin’ is based. The iconic ‘Flipper’, star of television programmes and films since the 1960’s, was a bottlenose dolphin, as are the majority of captive dolphins performing in marine parks around the world.
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