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Dolphin
Delphinidae
Wildlife Explorer collectible · Dolphin
🐬 Meet the dolphin
Discover these smart and social marine mammals and learn how they navigate the underwater world.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: oceans and coastal waters
- Diet: fish, squid, and other marine animals
- Activity: day and night
- Lifestyle: often in groups
🌊 Where does it live?
Dolphins live in seas and oceans across large parts of the world. Some species primarily live close to the coast, others in the open sea.
🐾 How does it live?
Dolphins often live in groups and use sounds and echolocation to communicate and explore their environment.
✨ Special about this animal
Dolphins are air-breathing mammals. They sleep in a special way where parts of their brains rest alternately.
💡 Did you know?
- Dolphins use echolocation.
- They are mammals, not fish.
- Many species live in social groups.
🌿 Threats & protection
Bycatch, pollution, underwater noise, and disturbance can threaten dolphins.
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