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.

Storlek

2-4 meter

Vikt

150-650 kg

Livslängd

40-50 år

Status

Livskraftig

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

Bimini, BahamasGrand BahamaHawaiiRöda havet, EgyptenGalápagosAzorerna, PortugalMaldivernaFijiFernando De Noronha, Brasilien

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round, with peak activity in summer months

Livsmiljö

Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, coastal and offshore waters

Föda

Fish, squid, and crustaceans
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Roliga 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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