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Dolphin Posters
Short Finned Pilot Whale
Short Finned Pilot WhaleSome interesting facts about Dolphins including the Short Finned Pilot Whale which isn't so very different from other dolphins. First Fact about dolphins and the Short Finned Pilot WhaleQuestion:-How high can a dolphin jump? Answer: Dolphins can jump as high as 5 m (16 ft.) from the surface of the water and landing on their backs or sides. Another Fact about dolphins and the Short Finned Pilot WhaleQuestion:-Are dolphin endangered? Answer: The river dolphins are the only dolphins that are endangered or vulnerable right now. More information about dolphins and the Short Finned Pilot WhaleQuestion:-What is the dolphins life span? Answer: The average life expectancy for the bottle-nose dolphins is about 25 years. the maximum age (which only a few will reach) is more than 40 years. Another interesting snippet about dolphins and the Short Finned Pilot WhaleQuestion:-How can you tell the difference between a male and a female dolphin? Answer: To find this out you have to look underneath the dolphin at it's belly. If you see a long slit with 2 smaller slits, that's a female: And finally ... about dolphins and the Short Finned Pilot WhaleQuestion:-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. If you have any information about the short finned pilot whale that you think should be here, please let us know.
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