As you know, dolphins are marine mammals. So it’s natural to think that do dolphins have hair like land mammals. Well, similar to humans, most dolphins have lanugo hair on their bodies during the early stages of birth, which is later shed. That means they don’t have permanent hair like us. But why? In this … Read more
The lifespan of a dolphin depends on its species and habitat, but most dolphins tend to live between 30 and 50 years in the wild. However, dolphins kept in captivity have lived fewer lifespans of between 15 and 30 years. Many factors can influence a dolphin’s life expectancy, such as their health and nutrition, water … Read more
You may have noticed dolphins jumping in the ocean in various photos or documentaries. But do you know why dolphins jump? Is it for fun, or are there any other reasons? Dolphins jump and spin for multiple reasons, such as improving the visibility of their surroundings, communicating with others, getting rid of parasites, enjoying, and … Read more
Whether or not sharks are afraid of dolphins depends on their species and size. However, sharks tend to fear dolphins due to their intelligence, physical abilities, social structure, and electrical field. These factors make dolphins strong predators in the ocean. In this article, I will discuss all these factors in detail so that you have … Read more
Many people wrongly assume that all sea creatures are fish. However, this is inaccurate as some belong to different classes. For example, whales, dolphins, and porpoises belong to the cetacean family, which is a group of marine mammals. So, dolphins are mammals and not fish. However, so many scientific and biological reasons exist why dolphins … Read more
No, dolphins do not hibernate since they have to come to the water’s surface to breathe every 10-15 minutes. Also, there are some other reasons as well. However, few of the species do migrate, like a bottlenose dolphin. In this article, I will explore the reasons why dolphins do not hibernate, their behavior during the … Read more
Dolphins are among the most popular and beloved marine mammals, often seen leaping and playing in the ocean’s waters. But what do dolphins eat? The answer depends on the habitat of the dolphin. While those living in the wild mainly consume fish, squid, shrimp, and octopus, dolphins living in captivity are typically fed frozen fish. … Read more
Have you ever witnessed a dolphin slapping its tail? If so, or if you’ve seen clips of it in documentaries, this article will explain why. To get started, I must point out that dolphins don’t slap their tails for any one specific reason. Instead, they may do so to stun fish by creating waves, communicate … Read more
Physical and emotional issues with environmental influences can all cause an orca’s dorsal fin to bend. But the primary factor that should be considered is their habitat – particularly when it comes to captive versus wild orcas. In general, these fins will usually appear folded, bent, or collapsed in captivity rather than in the ocean … Read more
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to swim with the apex predator of the ocean, the killer whale? Surprisingly, you can swim with a killer whale. In this article, I will explain each detail about swimming with the incredible apex predator. Can You Swim with Killer Whales Or Orcas? Yes, you can … Read more
