Dolphins are rightfully considered the most intelligent creatures of the deep sea. In addition, dolphins communicate with each other using sounds. They also understand people very well and are amenable to learning. There are cases in history when dolphins saved people. Therefore, further we suggest looking at more interesting and amazing facts about dolphins.
1. Dolphins are considered to be the most popular and most amazing animals among all types of marine animals.
2. These sea creatures are famous for their merry character and high intelligence.
3. Dolphins use only half of their brains during sleep.
4. An average dolphin can eat about 13 kg of fish per day.
5. A wide range of sounds can be created by these marine animals.
6. One of the loudest sounds of dolphins is clicking.
7. Dolphins help people with developmental disabilities and psychological therapy.
8. Dolphins in a playful situation can create bubbles.
9. The largest member of the dolphin family is the killer whale.
10. Killer whales can be over nine meters long.
11. Dolphins have sex for pleasure.
12. These sea creatures can swim at speeds of up to 40 km per hour.
13. More than 11 km per hour is the usual swimming speed of dolphins.
14. Dolphins are considered the smartest animals in the world.
15. Mainly in flocks of up to ten individuals these marine animals live.
16. Temporary associations of dolphins can reach 1000 individuals.
17. About 120 cm is the length of the smallest dolphin.
18. The largest member of this family can weigh up to 11 tons.
19. The average dolphin weighs more than 40 kg.
20. The skin of these sea creatures is very thin.
21. The skin of dolphins can be easily damaged by sharp objects.
22. A female dolphin's gestation period can last twelve months.
23. About 17 months is the gestation period for killer whales.
24. There are about 100 teeth in the dolphin's mouth.
25. Dolphins do not chew their food, but swallow.
26. From the Greek word "Delphis" comes the name of the dolphin.
27. Dolphins can dive up to 304 meters.
28. Many of these marine animals live in rather shallow water.
29. Within the group, the bonds between dolphins are very strong.
30. Dolphins can care for wounded and sick individuals.
31. These sea creatures breathe air.
32. These sea animals breathe air through the breath.
33. Most dolphin species live in salt water.
34. At 61, the oldest dolphin died.
35. These sea animals give birth to children tail first.
36. Dolphins use echolocation to search for food.
37. Interesting hunting tactics are often used by these sea creatures.
38. Dolphins cannot fully sleep to constantly breathe.
39. Dolphins are considered to be very interesting and playful animals.
40. These sea animals can jump to a height of about six meters.
41. Dolphins can play with some types of animals.
42. Dolphins learn foreign languages.
43. Swimming with these sea creatures helps relieve stress, tension and insomnia.
44. Since ancient times, dolphins have attracted people with their benevolence.
45. About 70 species of these sea creatures are known today.
46. Dolphins recognize their reflection in the mirror.
47. Dolphins in the water constantly swim in a circle.
48. These sea creatures live in family flocks.
49. Dolphins help each other in a flock.
50. Every dolphin has a name.
51. Dolphins are very similar to humans.
52. These sea creatures have a four-chambered heart.
53. The brain of dolphins has the same weight as that of a person.
54. A dolphin cannot look at objects directly in front of him.
55. These sea creatures can spend about seven minutes without air under water.
56. Dolphins communicate with each other using echolocation.
57. A dolphin can stay under water for up to 20 minutes in case of danger.
58. Certain serious skills of dolphins allow them to easily adapt to any environment.
59. During the first month of life, these sea creatures do not sleep.
60. Dolphins can use the sonar system of sound signals continuously for 15 days.
61. Dolphins explore the world around them with squeaks and clicks.
62. The eyes of these creatures can see a panoramic environment of 300 degrees.
63. Dolphins can look simultaneously in different directions.
64. These sea creatures are able to see in low light.
65. Every two hours, the entire layer of the dolphin's skin changes.
66. The skin of dolphins contains a substance that repels parasites.
67. Any damage on the dolphin's skin heals quickly.
68. These sea creatures do not experience pain.
69. Dolphins may continue to play after being seriously injured.
70. Dolphins are capable of producing a natural pain reliever.
71. Dolphins can convert 80% of energy into cravings.
72. Dolphins swim in the ocean with open wounds.
73. These sea creatures have excellent immune systems.
74. Dolphins are capable of absorbing antibiotics.
75. These sea creatures are able to sense the Earth's magnetic field.
76. With high solar activity, dolphins can be thrown ashore.
77. Dolphin sonar system is considered a unique phenomenon.
78. Dolphins have an amazing ability to detect objects at a distance.
79. In nature, there are albinos - a rare species of dolphins.
80. With the help of a nasal air sac, these sea creatures reproduce sounds.
81. These sea creatures reproduce three categories of sounds.
82. Dolphins can blow bubbles by breathing underwater.
83. Shellfish, squid and fish are part of the dolphin's habitual diet.
84. These sea creatures can eat up to 30 kg of food per day.
85. At a distance of up to 20 meters, these sea creatures can recognize other animals.
86. Dolphins are very easy to tame and train.
87. The vocabulary of these marine animals comprises over 14,000 words.
88. Dolphins using sign language can conduct a dialogue.
89. These sea animals are capable of repeating words after a person.
90. Terrestrial mammals are the ancestors of dolphins.
91. About 49 million years ago, dolphin ancestors moved into the water.
92. Dolphins live on average for more than 50 years.
93. There are four river dolphin species.
94. There are 32 types of sea creatures.
95. Dolphins were considered sacred animals in Ancient Greece.
96. Dolphins inherit their skills and abilities.
97. These sea creatures cannot smell.
98. Dolphins cannot distinguish certain tastes.
99. Dolphins live with their mother for three years.
100. The pink dolphin is considered a unique species and lives in the Amazon.
