Amazing Dolphins

Dolphins never chew their food

Dolphins never chew their food, they swallow it as a whole. Their teeth are used only to catch their prey.

They give themselves names

It has been proved by scientists that dolphins give themselves names. They develop their own individual whistles and they recognize theirs and other dolphins' names.

They sleep with only half their brain

When they are asleep, one part of their brain remains alert and awake. This keeps them safe from potential predators, and enables them to breathe while sleeping.

Dolphins are very friendly to humans and animals

They love to play with members of their pods and are friendly to even humans. They are often seen playing and teasing other animals living underwater
Killer whales are the biggest kind of dolphin

Opposite to their name, Killer Whales belong to the dolphin family. Killer Whales, reaching up to a length of 30 feet, are the biggest of their kind.
Dolphins can migrate if they don't have enough food

Not known to many, Dolphins can migrate if their needs of food are not met. Even though they are not migratory animals, they will move to places where they have enough food and the climatic conditions are suitable to their body temperatures.

They have delicate skin but heals quickly

Dolphins have very delicate skin, getting injured at the slightest touch of hard surface. However, due to their fast healing attribute, even the deepest of wounds can be healed within a short time.

Some can swim at 20 miles per hour

They can swim at the rate of 3 to 7 miles per hour. Some exceed that and travel at the speed of 20 miles per hour