1. By Abbey Barnes

2. Food Dolphins eat mostly fish but, some eat shrimp and squid, too. River Dolphins will eat small shellfish and turtles. Many dolphin species hunt in groups, following herds of fish.

3. Types of Dolphins There are five species of river dolphins, three of them live only in rivers. All of them are less than 10 feet long and weigh less than 400 pounds. There are 33 species of dolphins that live in the seas and oceans.

4. Habitat Most dolphin species live in salt water in the tropical or temperate zones. Some stay close to coastlines. However, others live far out in the ocean. Some dolphin species migrate throughout these premises. Some species of dolphins live in rivers, not salt water.

5. Behavior All dolphin species behaves differently around each other. Some dolphins live together in groups of 100 or more, but, others swim with only five of ten companions or members of their family.

6. Lifespans Small dolphins only live about 15 years. Orcas however sometimes live to be 80 to 90 years old.

7. “Special Features” Big brains and different ways of communication are dolphins specialties. Dolphins use tons of noises to communicate, that includes whistles, squeaks, chirps, and clicks.

8. Biggest Threats Several dolphin species are in danger. The Yangize River dolphin may soon be extinct. Fishing nets trap and kill thousands of dolphins every year. And as growing human population seek to catch more fish, there are fewer left for the dolphins.

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10. Information All information was found from: Face to Face with Dolphins by Flip and Linda Nicklin Text and photographs copyright © 2007 Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

11. Thanks for Watching Thanks for Watching!