Facts about Dolphins
Dolphins have the ability to turn off half of their brain when they’re sleeping. Bottlenose dolphins sleep with one half of their brain, and keep one eye open. They do this to make sure their group sticks together and to watch out for predators.
Dolphins are very social/”talkative” animals. They make a variety of sounds such as “whistles, clicks, squawks, moans, barks, groans, and yelps.”
Dolphins are very fast sprinters even though they’re usually slow swimmers. They can reach speeds of over 30 mph in a short amount of time.
Currently, there are 42 species of dolphins, and 7 species of porpoises.
Dolphins are warm-blooded unlike fish which are cold-blooded. Dolphins have blubber to keep them warm.
Dolphins can give birth to one baby dolphin every 1-6 years.
Dolphins have the lifespan of 50 years, even though the average lifespan of dolphins is around 17 years.
Dolphins don't chew their food; they swallow their food as a whole, and their teeth are only used to catch their food.
Killer whales/orcas are the biggest type of dolphins.
Dolphins are very friendly towards humans, and they enjoy playing with the other dolphins in their pod.
Since they’re very sociable, dolphins can be seen as an animal who helps other dolphins in their pod who are sick/injured.
Dolphins have two stomachs: one stomach is used for digestion, and the other stomach is used for storing food.
Dolphins usually stick with their mothers for a long time before they leave their pod. In fact, some dolphins stay with their mothers for 3 or 8 years.
Dolphins blow bubbles at the surface to bring their prey to them when hunting.
Dolphins have “conical-shaped teeth.”
Dolphins are extraordinary animals that swim through the sea, and not many people know about the wonders of a dolphin. Dolphins should be respected because they’re very relatable to most humans (social skills), and they should be saved from danger whenever possible.
Resources:
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/dolphins
https://aquaworld.com.mx/en/blog/15-fun-facts-about-dolphins/
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