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Like many other dolphins Bottlenose use their flukes (tails) and flippers to create vibrations along the sand/mud along the ocean floor and to move it around. Other fish think that a predator is coming and leap out of the water straight into the incoming dolphins mouth

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What animals are in a bottlenose dolphin animal kingdom?

Bottlenose dolphins are in the mammal kingdom.


What are possible threats to the bottlnose dolphin?

Possible threats to bottlenose dolphins include habitat loss due to coastal development, pollution from runoff and oil spills, entanglement in fishing gear, and hunting or captivity for entertainment purposes. These threats can impact their food sources, disrupt their migration patterns, and lead to injuries or fatalities.


What is the most common species of dolphin?

Atlantic bottlenose dolphin Bottlenose Dolphins are the most common species of dolphin. Of course, they are the most recognizable and popular dolphin as well. Bottlenose dolphins are likely the dolphin you think of when your hear the word "dolphin".


Do dolphins hunt in pods?

Bottlenose dolphins appear to sometimes work in groups to herd and catch fish and other prey. They organise themselves in wide groups, rather than concentrated groups. Herding may involve the group circling the smaller fish whilst one dolphin at a time takes its turn to go in and feed, or it may involve herding them up onto a sandbank or reef. Sometimes, a couple of the dolphins in the group, or pod, will dive beneath a school of fish, virtually pushing them upward to the rest of the dolphins waiting to feed. They have even been observed hitting the fish with their tails to temporarily stun them.Bottlenose dolphins will not eat all the resources in one area, but always leave some and move on to new feeding grounds.Bottlenose dolphins eat many kinds of fish, squid, shrimp and small rays and sharks. ~Quoted from the answer to a similar question: "How does a bottlenose dolphin get its food?"


Are bottlenose dolphins nocturnal?

A dolphin is not nocturnal... Dolphins sleep with one half of their brain plus one eye closed, then switching to the other side of the brain and the other eye closed during other parts of the day -- slowing down everything inside their bodies and moving...in other words are not nocturnal, they hunt during the day and sleep during the night...like humans.

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Does bottlenose dolphins prey on crustaceans?

no


Are sharks bottlenose's prey?

No, never! Bottlenose dolphins get killed by sharks.


Why do bottlenose dolphins have sharp teeth?

Bottlenose Dolphins eat a lot of fish. And need Sharp teeth to Catch them with.


How do bottlenose dolphines take care of there young from prey?

how do bottlenose dolphins take care of there young


Who is the bottlenose dolphins predetor?

The main one is a shark but humans can also catch Dolphins.


What is the bottlenose predators?

Bottlenose predators refer to the various natural predators that may prey on bottlenose dolphins. These include larger marine animals such as sharks, particularly bull and tiger sharks, which can pose a threat to young or injured dolphins. Additionally, orcas (killer whales) may also prey on bottlenose dolphins in certain regions. However, adult bottlenose dolphins generally have few natural predators due to their size and social behavior.


What does there nose help them do?

The nose helps the Bottlenose Dolphins to smell out their prey and food


Are Bottle Nose Dolphins Predators or Prey?

Bottlenose Dolphins are predators but they are not quite apex predators. Some large shark species, such as the tiger shark, the dusky shark, the great white shark and the bull shark, prey on the bottlenose dolphin - especially unprotected calves.. Killer Whales have also been observed eating bottlenose dolphins.


Does the bottlenose dolphins live by the shore?

Bottlenose dolphins are separated into two groups, the near shore bottlenose dolphins, and the offshore bottlenose dolphins. The nearshore bottlenose dolphins are always located close to shore.


Do bottlenose dolphins have teeth?

bottlenose dolphins do have teeth


Do bottlenose dolphins have predators?

Yes, bottlenose dolphins do have predators


Are bottlenose dolphins are endangered species?

No. Bottlenose dolphins are not endangered.