Scientists have found a fossilized extinct freshwater dolphin skull in the Amazonian river in Peru. This discovered dolphin skull species existed 16 million years ago and were 3-3.5 meters long. They were the largest known river dolphin species. The director of the Department of Paleontology at the University of Zurich said; “After two decades of…
Whale enthusiasts and officials are watching a suffering pod of killer whales trapped in drift ice. The pod of around ten or 13 killer whales were seen poking their heads out of a small gap in the ice, Tuesday morning, around 8:30 am. They were discovered by a fisherman off the coast of Hokkaido in…
A dead baby dolphin was found after a teen took an Instagram photo with him. The unnamed 19-year old Floridian suspect posted a photo of himself holding the juvenile male dolphin on Instagram. Next to the suspect is his smiling friend, holding a middle finger. The teen first stated that it was a “Once in…
On Friday, Lolita the killer whale died in Miami Seaquarium. The beloved orca was supposed to be released into the ocean and live out the rest of her life in freedom. Just two days before she passed, she showed signs of discomfort. The Seaquarium team and experts worked vigorously to try and save her but…
How many different types of Dolphins do you think there are? We have created the Dolphins questions and answers game to test your knowledge and see hoe well you know your Dolphins. Checkout some facts about Dolphins in this post and test your skills with our Dolphin trivia game on this blog post. Different Types…
The Baiji dolphin, scientifically known as Lipotes vexillifer, is a freshwater dolphin that once inhabited the Yangtze River in China. Regrettably, it is now classified as functionally extinct, meaning there are no known reproducing individuals left. Physical Characteristics The Baiji dolphin is known for its pale blue-gray color and streamlined body. Adult dolphins typically measure…
Spinner dolphins are a captivating species known for their acrobatic displays and graceful leaps. These intelligent and social creatures are named for their unique spinning behavior, in which they twist and turn in mid-air. Physical Characteristics Spinner dolphins are small to medium-sized dolphins, typically measuring between 4 to 7 feet in length and weighing around…
The striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is a fascinating creature that inhabits the world’s temperate and tropical oceans. With its distinctive blue and white stripes, it’s an easily recognizable member of the dolphin family. In this blog post, we’ll explore some fascinating facts about the striped dolphin and even give you a chance to test your…
The Amazon River dolphin, scientifically known as Inia geoffrensis, is a species of freshwater dolphin found in the rivers of the Amazon Basin. It is the largest river dolphin species, with adults weighing between 185 to 355 pounds (84 to 161 kilograms) and measuring up to 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) in length. Appearance Known for…
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most recognized marine mammals in the world, and for good reason. These magnificent creatures are intelligent, social, and incredibly agile. Physical Characteristics The Common Bottlenose Dolphin typically measures between 10 to 14 feet in length and weighs between 330 to 1,430 pounds. Intelligence and Behavior…
The Orca, which is commonly referred to as the “Killer Whale.” Despite the name “Killer Whale,” the Orca is not a whale but actually the largest member of the dolphin family, Delphinidae. Orca (Killer Whale) Information Physical Characteristics Habitat Behavior and Intelligence Dolphin Orca’s Trivia Questions and Answers Game Question 1: What family do Orcas…
On February 24, the famous killer orca pair Port and Starboard killed 17 sevengill sharks. Port and Starboard are two male killer whales causing havoc in South Africa since 2015. Since the pair showed up in the area, great white sharks started to wash ashore at False Bay with only their livers missing. The two…