Dolphins
Dolphins are aquatic mammals which are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in seventeen genera. They vary in size from 4 ft. and 88 lbs. Maui's Dolphin, up to 30 ft and ten tons the Orca. They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphins evolved about ten million years ago, during the Miocene. Dolphins are considered to be amongst the most intelligent of a...

Dolphins and Porpoises 101
Dolphins are Amazing! Dolphin Art by Wyland.
Dolphins are the most amazing creatures on Earth. Like fish, they spend all their lives in the sea. But unlike fish, they breathe air, have warm blood and suckle their young.  Dolphin Charities are listed first in my lens for a reason - they deserve our #1 attention. Exquisite limited edition dolphin collectibles showcased here. Check out the soft dolphin stuffies.

Dolphins and Porpoises
This lens is about two similar marine mammals, dolphins and porpoises.