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A dolphin is an aquatic mammal in one of the families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (the brackish dolphins), and the probably extinct Lipotidae (baiji or Chinese river dolphin)
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Mammalian dolphins are any of the toothed whales belonging to the mammal family Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) or the mammal families Platanistidae and Iniidae (river dolphins) The name dolphin is also applied to members of the fish genus Coryphaena (family Coryphaenidae), also known as mahimahi
- Dolphins: Facts, Habitat, Diet, Threats, Conservation | IFAW
Dolphins are some of the most intelligent marine mammals Find out more about these aquatic animals and how you can contribute to dolphin conservation
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Depending on the species, dolphins range in color from white, pearl, and pink to darker shades of brown, gray, blue, and black Dolphins have smooth skin, flippers, and a dorsal fin They have a long, slender snout with about 100 teeth, and a streamlined body
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Dolphins are marine mammals, together with whales and porpoises they are collectively known as cetaceans Some dolphins live in rivers and estuaries
- Dolphin Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Six dolphin species are commonly called whales (think killer whales!), and technically, all dolphins are whales because they’re part of the category “toothed whales” in the order Cetacea
- Dolphin Facts | National Geographic
Dolphins are small-toothed cetaceans easily recognizable by their curved mouths, which give them a permanent “smile ” There are 36 dolphin species, found in every ocean
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Dolphins are highly intelligent, marine mammals known for their complex behavior, global distribution, and remarkable evolutionary history
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