Dolphin
Name: Bottlenose DolphinScientific Name: Tursiops truncatus
Basic Information:
The bottlenose dolphin is the most well-known dolphin and can be found in warm and temperate seas and oceans worldwide. The average adult is about 2.5 m (8 ft) in length, but the size appears to vary considerably with habitat. Its long upper and lower jaws form a beak-like snout, which gives the animal its common name, bottlenose dolphin. Its real nose, however, is the blowhole on top of its head.
The bottlenose dolphin is commonly known for being friendly and curious toward humans in or near water. Occasionally, dolphins have rescued injured divers by raising them to the surface, a behaviour they also show towards injured members of their own species. These encounters have earned them the nickname of "Man's best friend of the sea".
Habitat Information:
Coastline and Ocean - Often called our most dazzling habitat by visitors, the ocean and coastline habitat is the place to be for Windaroo Zoo's extensive collection of saltwater creatures. From sharks and coral to non-migratory seabirds, both native Australian as well as exotic species from around the world can be found here.
Dolphins at Windaroo:
Come see our dolphins when visiting Windaroo Zoo - stop by the ocean and coastline habitat area where you will also find our dolphins and other aquatic and coastal animals.
Related Animals:
Crane
Sea Lion
Stork
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