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Dalls PorpoiseSome interesting facts about Dolphins including the Dalls Porpoise which isn't so very different from other dolphins. First Fact about dolphins and the Dalls PorpoiseQuestion:-How fast can a dolphin swim? Answer: Dolphins can swim up to 40 km/hr, due to special structures in the skin that reduce turbulence. They spend the least amount of energy when swimming at speeds of about 8 km/hr. Another Fact about dolphins and the Dalls PorpoiseQuestion:-What is the distance a dolphin can travel? Answer: The distance a dolphin travels depends very much on its food supply. The optimum swimming speed is about 8 km/hr. Dolphins sleep about 8 hours a day which would leave 16 hours for travel. This would mean they can travel up to 128 km per day. How much they actually do travel is unknown. More information about dolphins and the Dalls PorpoiseQuestion:-How much do dolphins eat per day? Answer: Bottle-nose dolphins consume approximately 8-15 kgs (15-33 lbs.) per day and Orcas approximately 45 kgs (100 lbs.) per day. Another interesting snippet about dolphins and the Dalls PorpoiseQuestion:-Are dolphin endangered? Answer: The river dolphins are the only dolphins that are endangered or vulnerable right now. And finally ... about dolphins and the Dalls PorpoiseQuestion:-How do dolphins sleep? Answer: Dolphins sleep only with one half of their brain at a time. Remember dolphins are conscious breathers. Should they sleep and go unconscious as we do they would simply suffocate or drown. Sleeping dolphins can be seen as resting, floating at the surface, with one eye open. After a time, they will close the one eye and open the other one. They alternate like this throughout their entire nap. If you have any information about the dalls porpoise that you think should be here, please let us know.
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