Tursiops truncatus

Bottlenose Dolphin

2-4 meter
40-50 år
Livskraftig
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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.

Størrelse

2-4 meter

Vekt

150-650 kg

Levetid

40-50 år

Status

Livskraftig

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

Bimini, BahamasGrand BahamaHawaiiRødehavet, EgyptGalápagosAzorene, PortugalMaldiveneFijiFernando De Noronha, Brasil

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

Year-round, with peak activity in summer months

Habitat

Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, coastal and offshore waters

Kosthold

Fish, squid, and crustaceans
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Morsomme fakta

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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