The Dolphin: The Mammal & The Totem
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Published 2024-03-26
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The Dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infra-order 'Cetacea'. There are 40 extant species named as Dolphins. Dolphin species belong to the families: Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (the brackish dolphins) and the possibly extinct Lipotidae, (Baiji, or Chinese river dolphin). Dolphins have streamlined bodies and two limbs, that are modified into flippers. Though, not quite as flexible as seals, they are faster and some dolphins can briefly travel at speeds of 29 kilometres per hour (18 mph) and leap about 9 metres (30 ft). Dolphins use their conical teeth to capture fast-moving prey. They have well-developed hearing, which is adapted for both air and water. It is so well developed, that some can survive, even if they are blind. Some species are well adapted for diving to great depths. They have a layer of fat, or blubber under the skin, to keep warm in the cold water.Dolphins are widespread. Most species prefer the warm waters of the tropic zones, but some, such as the right whale dolphin, prefer colder climates. Dolphins feed largely on fish and squid, but a few such as the orca, feed on large mammals such as seals.
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