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In a word ...People.Hector's Dolphins are small (4 to 6 feet) and prefer the coastal waters near shore.This makes them susceptible to active trawling-- commercial net fishing where the net is dragged behind a boat, and to gill nets -- a form of fishing where nets are suspended in the water and left unattended. Coastal pollution may also be a factor.The Government of New Zealand has taken steps to help protect Hector's Dolphins but it may be too little too late as only about 25% of their abundance since 1960 survive.30 Years ago there were about 30,000 animals in the wild today there are about 7,000 left.That means that for every 5 dolphins born in the wild the interaction with humans kill about 4.
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What does captivity to dolphins?
Captivity is a very boring lifestyle for a dolphin. They are forced to perform tricks for food. In the wild dolphins feed on live fish, however, in captivity they are fed dead fish. In a lot of cases dolphins have never seen shore line or the ocean floor, so being locked in a concrete tank is extremely stressful for them. Captivity reduces a dolphins lifespan, as said by the IWC.
Is habitat loss natural or man-made?
I believe it could be both. A natural loss of habitat may be caused by flooding or a forest fire for instance. - A man made loss of habitat could be caused by building a highway or cutting down a forest.
What is an environment that meets the needs of organism?
The organism's natural habitat
Is loss of habitat man made or natural?
I believe it could be both. A natural loss of habitat may be caused by flooding or a forest fire for instance. - A man made loss of habitat could be caused by building a highway or cutting down a forest.
What is the natural environment of living being called?
The natural environment of a living being is called its habitat. It consists of the physical and biological factors that support the organism's survival and reproduction.
How many hectors dolphins are left?
how many hectors dolphins are left
What eats hectors dolphins?
orchas.
What is hectors dolphins structural behavior?
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Why do spotted dolphins live in tropical waters?
it is their natural habitat
How many hectors dolphins are left in the world?
The entire population of Hector's dolphins is estimated to be about 7200.
What animals are known to prey on puffer fish in their natural habitat?
Some animals known to prey on puffer fish in their natural habitat include sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles.
How can you help save the Hector dolphins?
Hectors's dolphin can be saved and not become extint if people don't polute and fish for these endangered species.This is what is causing hectors dolphin to become extinct.
What is a hectors dolphin?
it is a type of dlophin it is only found in NZ and is one of the smallest dolphins to live
What animals prey on pufferfish in their natural habitat?
In their natural habitat, pufferfish are preyed upon by sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles. These predators are able to consume pufferfish without being affected by their toxic defenses.
Does hectors dolphin travel in packs?
Sometimes, the travel in packs of 3-6 dolphins together or they travel alone.
What is a bottlenose dolphins habitat?
Their habitat is the ocean, or sea.
What are the main predators of blowfish in their natural habitat?
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.
