Dolphin Facts and Characteristics

The video introduces dolphins as intelligent and playful mammals that live in water. It explains their need to surface for air, using a blowhole to breathe. The anatomy of dolphins, including their tail, dorsal fin, and teeth, is described. Dolphins' social behavior, such as hunting in pods and communication through sounds, is highlighted. Various dolphin species, including the bottle-nosed and orca, are mentioned. The video concludes by emphasizing the joy dolphins bring to people.

What do dolphins enjoy doing in the water?

• Flying

• Hunting alone

• Building nests

• Playing with bubbles and riding waves

How do dolphins breathe?

• Through their mouth

• Through their gills

• Through a blowhole on top of their head

• Through their skin

What is the blowhole on a dolphin's head similar to in humans?

• An eye

• A mouth

• A nostril

• An ear

What do dolphins use their sharp teeth for?

• Catching slippery fish and squid

• Defending against predators

• Building shelters

• Chewing their food

How do dolphins consume their food?

• They swallow it whole

• They let it dissolve in water

• They chew it thoroughly

• They grind it with their beak

What is a group of dolphins called?

• A school

• A pod

• A herd

• A flock

How do dolphins communicate with each other?

• By changing colors

• By making sounds like squeaks, whistles, and clicks

• By using sign language

• By writing in the sand

What is the largest type of dolphin?

• Amazon River dolphin

• Bottlenose dolphin

• Orca

• Spotted dolphin

Where do most dolphins live?

• In forests

• In deserts

• In oceans around the world

• In the sky

What is another name for the Amazon River dolphin?

• Bottlenose dolphin

• Spotted dolphin

• Snubfin dolphin

• Boto