Risso's dolphins have scars on their bodies from interactions with other dolphins, predators, or from feeding on prey with sharp teeth or spines.
Cetaceans, like whales and dolphins, do not have hair on their bodies. This is because their bodies are adapted for life in water, and hair would create drag and slow them down. In contrast, most other mammals have hair that helps with insulation, protection, and sensory functions.
Dolphins are at a higher trophic level than plankton. Dolphins are consumers that feed on other organisms, while plankton are primary producers that form the base of the marine food chain.
The main predators of blowfish in their natural habitat are sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles. These predators are known to feed on blowfish due to their ability to consume the toxic substances found in their bodies.
Dolphins jump out of the water and spin as a form of play, communication, and social interaction with other dolphins.
Scars may turn purple in the shower due to increased blood flow and temperature changes, which can affect the appearance of the scar tissue.
dolphins's bodies are made to serve a porpoise
no
Secret Cave and is only found in the daytime.
1. Dolphins can recognize themselves in a mirror. 2. Some dolphins in captivity blow bubble rings into the water and play with them. 3. Dolphins, and porpoises in general, are technically classified as whales. 4. In the open ocean, dolphins like to follow ships and boats. 5. Dolphins are naturally playful creatures, and even wild ones enjoy games with humans. 6. Males store their reproductive organs inside their bodies to reduce drag when swimming. 7. Pods of dolphins have been known to shoo off sharks from feeding grounds. 8. Whales and dolphins act like loose family towards each other. 9. Dolphins are one of only three animals known to have sex for fun. The others are bonobo chimps and humans. 10. Most dolphins can cruise through the water at 40 mph. 11. Mating between dolphins is so fierce that it's not unusual for them to wound each other in the process. 12. Because of this, some scientists can determine a dolphin's sexual history by examining the light scars on their bodies.
yes ... its helps it to swim through water-resistance
They Both don't have hair on their bodies even though a dolphins is a mammal, and a shark is fish.
No, dolphins live in warm water an Ottawa has no warm bodies of water, and it is also too cold there.
The scientific name is Grampus griseus.
Dolphines are not much different from amals in the digestive system. Their bodies process food and liquids and pass then through their bodies
Yes, dolphins do have a bladder, which is a hollow organ that stores urine. They need a bladder to help regulate their buoyancy and eliminate waste from their bodies.
Dolphins live in water and are found in all large bodies of water.
Dolphins have sleek bodies and swim fast. They are often in groups called pods and stick together for defense. They have hard noses and will use them as a battering ram on their enemies.