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Common bottlenose dolphin

A species of Bottlenose dolphins, Also known as Bottlenose dolphin
Scientific name : Tursiops truncatus Genus : Bottlenose dolphins

Common bottlenose dolphin, A species of Bottlenose dolphins
Also known as:
Bottlenose dolphin
Scientific name: Tursiops truncatus
Genus: Bottlenose dolphins
Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is the most famous and well-recognized dolphin species, as well as the largest. Not only is this species commonly exhibited in marine parks around the globe, it has also been known to cooperate with humans fishing in the wild, helping them find the best places to set their nets, and guiding divers to submerged objects.

General Info

Lifespan

40-60 years

Diet

Common bottlenose dolphin, commonly known as the Bottlenose Dolphin, is a carnivorous species with a preference for small, schooling fish. Their diet also includes squid and crustaceans, hunting individually or in coordinated groups.

Appearance

Common bottlenose dolphin are medium-sized, streamlined marine mammals, with a robust, fusiform body covered in smooth, gray skin. Their dorsal area is darker, contrasted by a lighter underside. A prominent dorsal fin, and a long, slender beak are their distinctive features. Common bottlenose dolphin calves are generally lighter and females may be smaller than males.

Behavior

Common bottlenose dolphin is a highly social species, known for its complex group dynamics which include cooperative foraging and play behaviors. It utilizes echolocation for navigation and prey detection, making it an efficient marine predator. Despite not displaying territorial tendencies, common bottlenose dolphin exhibits strong site fidelity, often returning to favored locations.
Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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