Discover the World of Dolphins

This fascinating creature of the ocean has captivated the eyes and heart of many people. But only few have the sufficient knowledge of who and what they are. For those who want to learn more about these interesting sea creatures, read on:

• Where do they usually live?

They are mostly found in almost all seas and oceans of the earth, from the south to the north pole and from polar to tropical regions. They can also be spotted in coastal waters due to the abundant availability of plankton which is one of their food sources.

• Are they friendly in nature?

No one can really tell in general the friendliness of dolphins because it varies on the specie and the environment it belongs to. Some of them are playful like the bottlenose while some of them prefer to be solitary. Furthermore, the place they are in can affect their behaviour. For example, several dolphins in the wild are generally aggressive whereas those that grow in captivity tend to be more friendly and interactive towards human beings.

• How do Dolphins Eat?

There are various ways for them to take their meals. Here are the three common methods:

• Herding - A group of dolphins work with one another by swimming together and eating tiny fishes as they pass by.
• Echolocation - Also known as biosonar, dolphins emit sounds that are able to stun little fishes and disable their movements. The dolphins have now enough time they need to eat them.
• Whacking - Obviously, due to their large size, they can whack their tails to the small fish and then consume it.
• How fast can this sea creature swim and how far can it travel?

There are reports that say it can swim up to 40 kilometres per hour. This is possible due to their skin structure which reduces turbulence. The distance that one specie of dolphin can travel depends on the amount of its food supply.

The above facts are just a few of the many things that you have learned about the dolphins. You can look for additional references and sources through various books and videos available on this site for further studies.