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They thrive in the company of other members of their species.

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Are dolphins social?

Dolphins, being extremely social animals, are almost never territorial. However, there is one report of a dolphin off the shore of Italy, who was repeatedly aggressive in response to interaction with humans and other dolphins.


Do dolphins mate with other animals?

they do mate with other species of dolphins rarely


How are dolphins social?

dolphins eat sleep and do many other things for social but over all they like to sleep and be intelligent


Why are pink dolphins a different color that other dolphins?

The pink dolphin is a different species than the dolphins you see at sea world. They are native to the Amazon and are considered to be a highly endangered species.


Do common dolphins migrate?

No, common dolphins do not migrate like other species of dolphins do. However, they will move locations if they are in search of food.


What do dolphins do at nightime?

Many species of dolphins are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night. Those nocturnal species feed at night. Other species sleep or rest during the nighttime hours.


How do dolphins interact with other adults of their species?

like a family they treat them with love


Do dolphins respond to stimuli?

Yes. In fact, dolphins are the only species other than humans that are known to have sex just for the fun of it.


Does a dolphin get along with others?

Assuming "others" are other dolphins of the same species: Yes. Dolphins can usually be found in groups of a few dolphins to around a hundred (but rarely). These groups are not known as pods. Dolphins do not have pods.Assuming "others" are other dolphins of different species: Not really. Whenever dolphins of different species are together, there is usually some sort of fighting and harassment going on.Assuming "others" are other animals: Rarely. For non-human animals, dolphins do interact with them but not usually on socially equal levels. It is not uncommon for dolphins to view other animals as mere toys and food. As for humans, a dolphin will react well if the dolphin is curious and not irritated or disturbed. It is important to note that not all dolphins want to be near humans or have anything to do with them.


What kind of ecosystem does a dolphin live in?

some species of dolphins live in warm water while other species live in cool water {60 degrees up to 70 degrees


Why is the dolphins endangered species?

Several species of dolphins are endangered for many reasons. The Yangtze river dolphin is endangered, practically extinct, due to the small area it lives in, the river Yangtze, which is a very busy boat route. Many other species are endangered due to illegal catching of dolphins and because of fishing nets that trap them.


Do dolphins face extinction?

many river dolpinhs face extinction(in Asia one species was declared extinct) and so do many other species