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Spotted dolphin
stenella attenuata
Distribution: he attended all the warm tropical waters of the world, in Atlantic coastal waters, there is a close relative, the Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella plagiodon). Food: Some caught between the surface and 200m fish. Description: length: 2 to 2.60 meters, weight: 100 to 140 kg The animal is spotted everywhere. The arrangement of light and dark areas varies from one region to another, as well as age. The tip of the rostrum and the edge of the lips are almost white. It is fished Japan (under conditions such that it is urgent to protest against such acts pear) , also the Solomon Islands. An annual slaughter is also organized in the largest popular festival, the Faroe Islands. Very active, spotted dolphin is undoubtedly the friendliest animals we observe. He happens to play for hours at the bow of the boat, making it easy prey for unscrupulous fishermen. Curious, he easily allows divers to slip into the water with him. It lives in groups of 10-50 individuals, sometimes much more. It may be confused, especially younger immaculate dress, with the dolphin. However, it is smaller, its beak is more elongated and thinner. He swims to a greater than 18 knots, breathing 3-4 times per minute and is normal apnea about 1 minute. |
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