What Dolphins Look Like
Dolphins are sea mammals and their bodies can
be up to 30 feet.
They move their tail flukes up and down to
swim.
A Dolphin’s Habitat
Dolphins live in all oceans and salt water
keeps their skin soft .
Most dolphins swim in warm waters near the
equator and some dolphins can be in rivers .
What Dolphins Eat
Dolphins eat fish, squid and shrimp and they
often work together to catch food.
Dolphins also grab food with their sharp teeth.
A Dolphin’s Life Cycle
A female dolphin gives birth to one calf at a
time.
Baby dolphins are about 4 feet long .
A Dolphin’s Predators
Large sharks and killer whales are ocean
predators .
Humans kill more dolphins than any animal in
the ocean.
Interesting Facts
Dolphins often leap out of the ocean - they
can jump 16 feet or 5 meters high.
Dolphins use blow holes on their heads to
breathe.
About 32 different kinds of dolphins live in
the ocean.