Bottlenose Dolphins

1. Interesting • Facts • Dolphins swim in groups of 2-15 other dolphins. • Small dolphin groups become close friends. • Dolphins live up to 20 years. • Males are longer than females. • Dolphin babies are called calves. • Calves are darker than older dolphins. Learning Objects I used: Bottlenose Dolphins • Videos on National Geographic • Learn About Ocean Animals • Monterey Bay Aquarium • The Ocean from National Geographic • Marine Bio • Ocean Patrol • Bio Expedition Ocean Animals • Discovery Education • Animal Ocean • Shedd Aquarium http://www.dolphins-world.com/ http://madmikesamerica.com/2011/02/ whats-killing-the-baby-dolphins/ Lilly May Ms. Wilke’s class Ocean Animals

2. What do they eat? Speaking/Squeaking Where do they live? • Bottlenose dolphins live in tropical waters (50-90 degrees F). • Found in Japan, Australia, Southern California, and Chile in Pacific Ocean. Sometimes even Hawaii! • Found in Nova Scotia, Patagonia, Norway, and South Africa in Atlantic Ocean. • Most along Cape Cod and Gulf of Mexico in the United States. • Also found in Black Seas and Mediterranean. • Lastly, found in Indonesia, South Africa, the Red Sea in Indian Ocean. • Variety of fish, squid, and crustaceans • Depends on Location: • Coastal: fish • Offshore: fish and squid • Eat 4-6% of body weight per day. • They rely on sound to hunt, communicate, and for protection. • Dolphins do not have vocal cords. • Sounds are produced by nose. • Bottlenose dolphins whistle to speak. http://www.fishofmchenry.org/fish-fundraiser-kit.html http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/07/us/dolphin-names