Common Dolphin: facts, habitat and behavior

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Speedy flashes of yellow-gray, common dolphins ride bow waves in lively pods, circling fish and squid with chattering clicks. Ranging from the Med to New Zealand, this agile marine mammal is a sign of healthy seas now challenged by by-catch and noise.
Technical factsheet
Type:Marine_mammal
Scientific name:Delphinus delphis
Habitat:Marine
Diet:Piscivore
Continents:Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, South America
Size:Up to 2.4 m long
Weight:80–150 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Group
IUCN status:Least Concern
Lifespan:Up to 35 years in the wild
Habitat: The Common Dolphin can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Egypt, South-africa, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, New-zealand, Japan, United-states-of-america, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, California-us, New-york-us, Hawaii-us