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Dolphins belong to the Cetacea order along with other whales and porpoises.

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Whales and dolphins belong to the order of?

Whales and dolphins belong to the order of Cetacea.


Are dolphins and whales humans?

No, dolphins and whales are dolphins and whales, members of the Order Cetacea. Only people are humans. Humans, like dolphins and whales, are mammals. But humans are members of the Primate Order.


Why dolphins move?

Dolphins have to chase fish in order to be able to eat.


Are dolphins related to orcas?

Yes! They are in the same Order of Cetaceans. That Order includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises furthermore, they share the same Family Delphinidae with dolphins, porpoises and of course Orcas.


Are porpoises more closely related to dolphins or whales?

Porpoises and dolphins are actually both toothed whales.


What is the most intelligent mammal order?

Humans, dolphins or pigs.


What is the kingdom of a dolphin?

The Animal Kingdom -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- interbrates


Are dolphins marine animals?

Yes they are. In fact they are marine MAMMALS in the Order Cetacea.


Is the dolphin related to the cow?

Dolphins and cows are both mammals, but they are not closely related. Dolphins belong to the order Cetacea along with whales and porpoises, while cows belong to the order Artiodactyla, which includes pigs, giraffes, and deer.


What is the scientific name for Whale?

Whales are of the Cetacea Order, along with porpoises and dolphins.


What family does the Dolphin belong to?

Dolphins are mammals that belong to the Delphinidae Family in the Cetacean Order.


What is the largest dolphin?

The Orca is the largest member of the dolphin family. Dolphins and porpoises belong to the order cetecea, sub-order odonteceti, or 'toothed whales'. There are 33 species of marine dolphins and 4 species of river dolphins. They range in size from the massive Orca to the tiny Buffeo, a river dolphin from the Amazon basin are of South America. Dolphins are characterized by conical teeth, 'beaks', and a streamlined appearance, among other things.