Description of Dolphins

Dolphins have rounded bodies to help them swim. Dolphins steer through the water with the flippers on its sides. Tail flukes help push the dolphin foreword. Most dolphins have a dorsal fin on their back for balance. Colors vary from white, gray, black, and sometimes even pink. Dolphins are normally small but the largest is the Killer Whale.

Dolphins Habitat

Seawater dolphins live in seas and oceans around the world. Freshwater dolphins live in the rivers of Asia and South America.

Traits to help dolphins survive

The tail flukes help push the dolphin through the water. Dorsal fins help dolphins keep balance. Dolphins can hold their breath for 15 minutes.

What dolphins eat and how they get their food

Dolphins eat fish, squid, and octopus. They have round teeth to grab food. But dolphins do not chew their food. They swallow food whole. Some dolphins break larger fish into smaller pieces by hitting them on the water’s surface.

Dolphins predators and prey

Predators of the dolphins include sharks, killer whales, and sometimes even humans. Their prey consists of fish, squid, and octopus.

Two Interesting facts about dolphins!

Dolphins can swim at speeds up to 25 miles an hour! One type of dolphin, The Spinner Dolphin, can spin 50 times in a row when it jumps out of the water!