Types of Dolphins - All Kinds of Dolphins
72Keiki Dolphin - One of the Types of Dolphins
How Many Types of Dolphins?
When most people think of dolphins, the bottlenose dolphin usually comes to mind. But an interesting fact is that there are over 45 types of dolphins. Dolphins can be found all over the globe.
All types of dolphins are categorized as Cetaceans, along with whales. The types of dolphins can be divided into marine dolphins and river dolphins. The saltwater types of dolphins are subdivided into 17 genera and river types of dolphins have four genera. | Amazon Price: $6.42 List Price: $6.99 |
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Bet You Didn't Know That This Is a Type of Dolphin
One of the types of dolphins is actually the killer whale. Yes, that is correct. The killer whale is technically a dolphin. There are six animals that are types of dolphins, but known as whales. They are also called blackfish. These types of dolphins are the Killer Whale, Pygmy Killer Whale, False Killer Whale, Long-finned Pilot Whale, Short-finned Pilot Whale, and Melon-headed Whale.
Appearance of Different Types of Dolphins
The different types of dolphins vary in appearance. Dolphins can be dark or light gray or a brownish color. Dolphins come in many sizes. Dolphins range in size from about four feet in length up to about 20 feet long. Dolphins can weigh about 70 pounds up to five tons.
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Playful Dolphin
Facts About Dolphins
All types of dolphins are carnivores. Dolphins are predators and eat live food. The dolphin diet consists mostly of fish and shellfish. Dolphins average over 50 pounds of fish a day.
Dolphins are not fish. All types of dolphins are mammals, just like humans. Dolphins are warm-blooded, give birth to babies, and have a small amount of hair on their bodies. These traits help classify dolphins as mammals.Which Types of Dolpins Are in Danger?
There are two types of marine dolphins that are at risk of possible becoming extinct. They are the Pink Dolphin and Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin. Both of these types of dolphins can be found off the coasts of Asia. There are also two types of river dolphins that are in danger- the Yangtze River dolphin and the Indus River dolphin.
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I love the dolphins, No I didnt know about the whale being a dolphin very interesting thanx for sharing that
Angela, I think of "Flipper" when I think of Dolphins. There is something very magical about these creatures for me. Did NOT know that the Killer Whales were a part of this family. Thanks for the info.
These guys are cool. We get them out in front of the boat somedays.
Mon.
Who knew there were so many different kinds of dolphins.....and that Keiko was actually a dolphin too. Great info:-)
Dolphins are such beautiful creatures so graceful and very intelligent. Thanks for the info.
Great Hub Angela, I read recently that dolphins woo their mates with rocks and sticks :) Very interesting behavior from them. http://tinyurl.com/3chctm
I love to watch dolphins and like dolphin hangers etcetera.
And jour hub of course ;-)
Elisabeth, yes, there are agencies that are working to protect endangered dolphins, especially ones in the Pacific. They try to rescue dolphins and provide safe habitats for them.Eileen, C.S., mon, robie2, recoveringredneck, thanks for the comments. I'm glad to know that there are many fellow hubbers that also love dolphins.cgull8m, thanks for the dolphins link! That is so cool. Dolphins are very intelligent creatures. Some experts claim that dolphin intelligence ranks right up there with humans. After all, we are wooed with rocks as well. I have proof on my finger. ;)Thanks, raymondphillippe!
It's really fun watching dolphin do their "own olymics"... So please, don't let anybody distreat these marvelous, cute, and acrobatic dolphins, thanks (in advance)....
Dolphins, dolphins, dolphins... When I think of that word, I remember their acrobatness, and playfulness... I want to have a Dolphin pet!!! I wish someone will give ANY dolphins- pillows, figurines, Dolphin Rubic's, displays, huggies- I just wanna have dolphin(s)... Please take care of our Dolphins in the World... They look like huggies to me, hmmmmm!!! Thank you very much--arigatu guzeymasu...;-)
There's only ONE who created these wonderfulful and marvelous dolphins- it,s God, our most creative Creator... So take care of the dolphins...
i luv this site.
Nice hub, Angela. I love dolphins and whales and all kinds of sea creatures. But my favorite kind is wholphin (bottle nose dolphin + false killer whale). You can see them at Sea Life Park, Hawaii :-)
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i never new that dolphins are friendly. i thought they can bite
Dolphins are such beautiful creatures so graceful and thank u.........
Dolphins are such beautiful creatures so graceful and thank u.........
are there really a type of dolphin called playful dolphin
what type dolphin are there tell me
what kind of dolphin is that pink one
i think this is great reaserch but it would be better if they had a chart of the kinds of dolpins and a intresting fact for each one that would really help alot with my reasherch
nicedolphins i love them so much
do you have more kinds of dolphins
Dolphins are the coolest mammals on the earth!
I love DOLPHINSZ especially the PINK dolphins!!!
I love dolphins soooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lookig for the miniture dolphins that only get 2 to 12 in long but looks like a real bottle nosed dolphin
i think that people should be careful where they put there fishing nets. dolphins are dying because of that.
I feel the same way every one else does,I really feel bad for the endangered dolphins!:(
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i loove all dolphins but i defenetly did not know a killer whale was a type of dolphin that is so cool!im doing a project about dolphins and i am so putting that fact in my folder!and of course they are all socute i wish i could cuddle one or even stroke one!
i am doing a project and i need info about something that starts with the letter n
dolphins are mygestic creatures
what is being done to help stop dolphins becoming extinct?
i never knew that some whales are types of dolphins!!! This info will be brill for a project that i am doing!!!
i love dolphins there so beautifull and i want to be a dolphin trainer.
my farvorate dolphin is the killerwhale
Dolphins is the Coolest mammal on the earth And they are all so frient too.
please check out horrific dolphin slaughter which takes place in the faroe isles.Pilot whales are driven into shore and then butchered supposedly for food. Details at www.animalcampaigns.com Please protest now.
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i love dolphins there so nice beautiful creatures in htis whole world............. god was thoughtful for creating them
I love dolphins! and Im really interedted in them!!!
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ppl i luvvv dolphins!! they r soo cute!! if u r not a lover for dolphins, well then don't be a HATER and curse at me ok??
the best dolphin i like is the pink dolphin
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this is awsome for a book report about whales and dolphins!! :D
dolphins are mamals
i dont think this website tell all the kids of dolphins
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DO YOU KNOW THIS THAT I LIKE DOLPHINS?
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i just love Dolphins!!!!!:)
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i think dolphins are amazing i want to work with sea life when im older. i always wanted to work with cubs and animals but sadly im illergic but it wont stop me from doing my dream i can still work with sealife. im 13 and i love ANIMALS!!
dolphines are my favorites animal.i think they are amazing
just 2 dolphins wow put more dolphins and pics and information
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I LOVE DOLPHINS THEY ARE SO CUTE I WONDER IF DOLPHINS HAVE THEIR OWN SECRET COMUNICATION????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
elisabeth reid 3 years ago
Is there anything being done to protect the endangeres types? They all seem to be Asian-pacific...I truly hope that there are people out there doing what can be done to preserve these species.
Nice hub...whetted my appetite for more.