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- Diet: Carnivorous
- Size: 10 to 14 feet in lengthNational Geographic: Bottlenose Dolphin
- Weight: 1,100 lbsNational Geographic: Bottlenose Dolphin
- Life span: 45 to 50 years (in the wild)National Geographic: Bottlenose Dolphin
- Swimming speed: Up to 20 miles per hourDolphinTrainer.com: Bottlenose Dolphins
- Predators: Humans, sharks, killer whalesSeaWorld.org: Bottlenose Dolphins: Longevity and Causes of Death
- Class: MammaliaAmerican Cetacean Society: Bottlenose Dolphin Fact Sheet
- Order: CetaceaAmerican Cetacean Society: Bottlenose Dolphin Fact Sheet
- Species: TruncatusAmerican Cetacean Society: Bottlenose Dolphin Fact Sheet
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The bottlenose dolphin is a large aquatic mammal that is found in tropical and temperate oceans.Natural Science Research Laboratory: Bottlenose Dolphin They have elongated upper and lower jaws which give the appearance of a bottle shaped beak. These dolphins don't actually have a protruding nose; their nostrils are located on the top of their head.Bottlednosed Dolphin: Bottlenose dolphin — Classification
Appearance
Most bottlenose dolphins are grey in color with a lighter grey color on their belliesAmerican Cetacean Society: Bottlenose Dolphin Fact Sheet They have a flat tail and nostrils on the top of their heads.SeaWorld: Bottlenose Dolphins - Scientific ClassificationSubspecies
There is no clear agreement on the number of subspecies of Bottlenose Dolphins.Bottlednosed Dolphin: Bottlenose dolphin — Classification Three commonly discussed subspecies are the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere bottlenose dolphins. These three groups have different physical characteristics, which some scientists believe are distinct enough to warrant classification as three separate species due to their differences in physical traitsDolphinTrainer.com: Bottlenose DolphinsThe Atlantic bottlenose dolphin ranges from six to twelve feet in length and weighs approximately 300 to 400 pounds. They generally live in the bay along the Atlantic coast of the United States, Canada, Africa. They live an average of 25 to 30 years.Chesapeake Bay Program: Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin
The Pacific and Southern Hemisphere bottlenose dolphins are generally larger than the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. They can be found from Australia to Japan and from southern California down through South America.SeaWorld.org: Bottlenose Dolphin There are an estimated 282,500 Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the waters of the eastern tropical Pacific and Japan.KidsPlanet: Bottlenose Dolphin
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Bottlenose Dolphin Questions
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How do bottlenose dolphins give birth? 1 AnswerFemale bottlenose dolphins reach sexual maturity between 5-13 years old and can give birth as old as 45 years old. Breeding can occur year-round and seasonal ca... read more -
Is it true that Dolphins? 1 AnswerYes, according to the Miami Herald "The Dolphins' all-time sack king just wanted to come home and sign a below-market one-year deal worth $1.1 million plus $40... read more -
how many pink dolphins are known of 1 AnswerOnly 14 albino dolphins have been reported worldwide, three of which found in the Gulf of Mexico. read more -
When was the first Pink dolphin discovered 1 Answer"The first albino bottlenose ever to be seen was discovered in 1962." The first albino bottlenose discovered in the Gulf of Mexico was done so in the summer of ... read more
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Bottlenose Dolphin Fun Stuff
- National Geographic Coloring Book: Bottlenose Dolphin Picture
- Marine Parks: Bottlenose Dolphin Fun Facts
- Fun Trivia: The Wonderful World of Bottlenose Dolphins Quiz
- Dolphinkind.com: Dolphin Fun, Puzzles and Coloring Pages
- Zoo Tycoon: Animal Escapades - Bottlenose Dolphin
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I favorited a YouTube video -- Bottlenose Dolphin Gang Rumble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J2N5ttFBN8&feature=autoshare_twitter
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Callamitti the bottlenose dolphin due to have a baby at the Pet Porpoise Pool any hour now.
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#Nature Species Spotlight: Bottlenose Dolphin: Howard Penn Read More Interesting Facts ».. http://bit.ly/8BRsro
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Ever heard of the Bottlenose Dolphin? http://bit.ly/12Pll5 interesting behavior.
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