bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops Truncatus

size: 2.5 to 3 m (8-10 ft.)

habitat: coastal and offshore waters

diet: various fishes, squids and shrimps

status: not threatened or endangered

key facts: Dolphins are very social mammals that communicate with squeaking, whistling, grunting, trilling and moaning sounds.

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