Dolphins
   
There are more than 30 species of dolphins. Bottlenose dolphins are the most familiar species. Dolphins are actually whales. There are baleen and toothed whales. Dolphins are toothed whales.
Dolphins have fins. They use the fins to move and turn. Every dolphin has a unique dorsal fin. Dolphins also have a blowhole. They use this for breathing.

Dolphins live in oceans around the world. They like shallow waters. Some species live in rivers.
Dolphins are social. They live and hunt in groups called pods. A pod will surround a school of fish. Then the dolphins take turns catching fish.
Baby dolphins are called calves. They stay with their mothers for up to eight years. Most dolphins can live for a very long time. For example, bottlenose dolphins can live for more than 40 years.

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    Dolphin Classification: Mammal
    Diet: Carnivore
    Endangered Status: Most are Least Concern, but some are Endangered. The Baiji is Critically Endangered
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    Average Size - Most Common A bottlenose dolphin is longer than a sofa.
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    Average Size – Smallest A Maui’s dolphin is longer than an acoustic guitar.
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