Dolphin
The dolphin is a highly intelligent, social marine mammal, renowned for its playful, curious nature and sleek, streamlined body. With their iconic clicks and whistles, dolphins communicate and navigate in oceans worldwide. Their advanced social behavior, self-awareness, and affectionate interactions with humans have captivated people for centuries.
Dolphin Information
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Size: | 30 cm to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches) |
Speed: | Up to 240 mph (386 km/h) in a dive |
Weight: | 80 g to 1.5 kg (2.8 oz to 3.3 lbs) |
Lifespan: | 10-15 years |
Food: | Birds, small mammals, insects |
Predators: | foxes, raccoons, and snakes |
Habitat: | Forests, grasslands, cliffs, urban areas |
Order: | Falconiformes |
Family: | Falconidae |
Nesting Location: | Cliffs, tall trees, or buildings |
Gestation period: | Eggs incubated for 28-32 days |
Scientific Name: | Falco peregrinus |