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Dolphin Posters
Finless Porpoise
Finless PorpoiseSome interesting facts about Dolphins including the Finless Porpoise which isn't so very different from other dolphins. First Fact about dolphins and the Finless PorpoiseQuestion:-Can dolphins live in fresh water and salt water? Answer: Yes, 5 specific species live in fresh water, they are usually named after the river they swim in such as the Amazon, the Yangzi Jiang, or the Ganges. Another Fact about dolphins and the Finless PorpoiseQuestion:-How often do dolphins give birth? Answer: Dolphins like bottlenose dolphins give birth about once every 2-4 years. If the calf is healthy, it will nurse for 1-2 years...weaning takes place then but it takes awhile. More information about dolphins and the Finless PorpoiseQuestion:-Do dolphins have any form of camouflage? Answer: Yes, seen from above they blend in with the water, and if you're a killer whale looking up, their bellies blend in with the sky. It's called counter shading. Another interesting snippet about dolphins and the Finless 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. And finally ... about dolphins and the Finless PorpoiseQuestion:-Do dolphins have a sense of smell? Answer: Dolphins can taste, but have no sense of smell. If you have any information about the finless porpoise that you think should be here, please let us know.
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