Dolphin

Dolphins are marine mammals with smooth skin, flippers, and a dorsal fin. They are warm-blooded, intelligent, and social animals. 
 
Appearance 
    • Dolphins have smooth, rubbery skin
    • They are usually black, white, and gray
    • They have a layer of fat called blubber to keep warm
  • They have a blowhole on top of their head to breathe
  • They have a long, slender snout
  • They have conical teeth to catch prey
Size 
  • Dolphins can range in size from 5 ft 7 in to 31 ft
  • The size of a dolphin depends on its species, age, sex, and where it lives
  • The smallest dolphin is Maui’s dolphin, and the largest is the orca
Behavior 
  • Dolphins are fast sprinters
  • They like to blow bubbles
  • They are chatty animals
  • They are playful and joyful
  • They live in groups called pods
  • They interact with each other, swim together, protect each other, and hunt for food together