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Bottlenose Dolphins

Interesting Facts Dolphins swim in groups of 2-15 other dolphins. Small dolphin groups become close friends. Dolphins live up to 20 years. Males are longer than females. Dolphin babies are called calves. Calves are darker than older dolphins. Learning Objects I used:. Bottlenose Dolphins.

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Bottlenose Dolphins

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  1. Interesting • Facts • Dolphins swim in groups of 2-15 other dolphins. • Small dolphin groups become close friends. • Dolphins live up to 20 years. • Males are longer than females. • Dolphin babies are called calves. • Calves are darker than older dolphins. Learning Objects I used: Bottlenose Dolphins • Videos on National Geographic • Learn About Ocean Animals • Monterey Bay Aquarium • The Ocean from National Geographic • Marine Bio • Ocean Patrol • Bio Expedition Ocean Animals • Discovery Education • Animal Ocean • Shedd Aquarium http://www.dolphins-world.com/ http://madmikesamerica.com/2011/02/ whats-killing-the-baby-dolphins/ Lilly May Ms. Wilke’s class Ocean Animals

  2. What do they eat? Speaking/Squeaking Where do they live? • Bottlenose dolphins live in tropical waters (50-90 degrees F). • Found in Japan, Australia, Southern California, and Chile in Pacific Ocean. Sometimes even Hawaii! • Found in Nova Scotia, Patagonia, Norway, and South Africa in Atlantic Ocean. • Most along Cape Cod and Gulf of Mexico in the United States. • Also found in Black Seas and Mediterranean. • Lastly, found in Indonesia, South Africa, the Red Sea in Indian Ocean. • Variety of fish, squid, and crustaceans • Depends on Location: • Coastal: fish • Offshore: fish and squid • Eat 4-6% of body weight per day. • They rely on sound to hunt, communicate, and for protection. • Dolphins do not have vocal cords. • Sounds are produced by nose. • Bottlenose dolphins whistle to speak. http://www.fishofmchenry.org/fish-fundraiser-kit.html http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/07/us/dolphin-names

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