Tursiops truncatus

Bottlenose Dolphin

2-4 metriä
40-50 vuotta
Elinvoimainen
Tietoa

Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose dolphins are among the most intelligent and charismatic marine mammals, known for their playful behaviour and complex social structures. They communicate through a sophisticated system of clicks, whistles, and body language, with each dolphin having a unique signature whistle.

Koko

2-4 metriä

Paino

150-650 kg

Elinikä

40-50 vuotta

Suojelutila

Elinvoimainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Bimini, BahamaGrand BahamaHavaijiPunainen meri, EgyptiGalápagosAzorit, PortugaliMalediivitFidžiFernando De Noronha, Brasilia

Sukellusvinkit

Wild dolphin encounters are magical but unpredictable. Enter the water calmly, avoid direct pursuit, and let dolphins approach on their terms. Swimming parallel often encourages interaction.

Paras kausi

Year-round, with peak activity in summer months

Elinympäristö

Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, coastal and offshore waters

Ravinto

Fish, squid, and crustaceans
Tiesitkö?

Hauskoja faktoja

1

Dolphins sleep with one half of their brain at a time

2

They can recognise themselves in mirrors

3

Dolphins have been known to help injured humans

4

They can swim up to 35 km/h

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