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Bottlenose dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are often seen along New Zealand's east coast, usually in groups of up to 30 animals.
Hector's and Maui's dolphins
Only found in New Zealand waters, the Hector's dolphin is one of the smallest marine dolphins in the world. It grows to no more than 1.5m in length.
Orca - killer whales
Commonly known as orca, an estimated 150 to 200 killer whales inhabit New Zealand waters.
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What is the smallest dolphin?
The Hector's dolphin (named are Sir James Hector) is New Zealand's smallest dolphin. It is the only dolphin endemic to New Zealand. it is also one of the world's smallest dolphins, growing to about 1.2 metres in length.
What animal is the only New Zealand mammal?
New Zealand's only native mammals are two species of bats. Hard to find. Otherwise, cats and dogs, neither of which is native to this land. There was a bottlenose dolphin that became famous in New Zealand in the summer of 1955-56 for its willingness to interact with humans at a beach called Opononi in the far north of the North Island. The dolphin was named Opo and was celebrated in a song called 'Opo the Friendly Dolphin'.
Who is new Zealand's shot putter?
Female? Valerie Vili/Adams.
What land mammals are native to New Zealand?
There are two native land mammals in New Zealand. Both are bats:* The New Zealand lesser short-tailed bat: Mystacina tuberculata * The New Zealand long-tailed or wattled bat: Chalinolobus tuberculatus
Barry Crump from New Zealand?
Barry Crump was a famous New Zealand poet/author. One of his most famous books is 'A Good Keen Man".
What is the most endangered dolphin in New Zealand?
It is the Hectors dolphin:
Where can the maui dolphin be found?
New Zealand
What is the smallest dolphin?
The Hector's dolphin (named are Sir James Hector) is New Zealand's smallest dolphin. It is the only dolphin endemic to New Zealand. it is also one of the world's smallest dolphins, growing to about 1.2 metres in length.
Which species of dolphin live in new zealand coastal warters?
Maui/Hector's Dolphin
What animal is the only New Zealand mammal?
New Zealand's only native mammals are two species of bats. Hard to find. Otherwise, cats and dogs, neither of which is native to this land. There was a bottlenose dolphin that became famous in New Zealand in the summer of 1955-56 for its willingness to interact with humans at a beach called Opononi in the far north of the North Island. The dolphin was named Opo and was celebrated in a song called 'Opo the Friendly Dolphin'.
Is the hectors dolphin native in new zealand?
yes, yes it is
This sea mammal is found in New Zealand water?
A dolphin
Where can you find mauis dolphin?
in the seas or around new zealand
When was World Famous in New Zealand created?
World Famous in New Zealand was created in 1999.
What is a sea mammal starting with d found in new zealand?
Dolphin
What is a maui dolphin?
Maui dolphins are subspecies of the Hector's Dolphin. They are endemic to New Zealand. The only difference between the Hector's and the Maui is the location off of New Zealand where they live. The Maui Dolphin lives off of North Island of New Zealand and the Hector's Dolphin live more off of the South Island of New Zealand. They are the smallest dolphin in the world, measuring about the size of a small child. The Maui/Hector's Dolphin is also the rarest species of dolphinin the world. They are critically endangered because they are victims of bycatching, bottom trawling, and several other risks. There is less than 500 left. If they do become endangered, New Zealand will be the first country to wipe out a whole population of a marine mammal.
What is the niche of a hector's dolphin?
The Hector's Dolphin only lives in New Zealand!
