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 1.2 metres (4 ft) and 40 kilograms (88 lb) (Maui's Dolphin), up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and ten tonnes (the Orca or Killer Whale). They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. The family Delphinidae is the largest in the Cetacea, and relatively recent: dolphins evolved about ten million years ago, during the Miocene. Dolphins are considered to be amongst the most intelligent of animals and their often friendly appearance and seemingly playful attitude have made them popular in human culture.
Today's Top Ten Pictures of Dolphins
Ascension
by aggleton
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
by chris.johnson
Removed at the request of artist :(
Delphinus delphis solo
by quarrresma
dolphinby Leo Reynolds
Dolphinsby chatallot
Dusky Dolphin Flyingby f0rbe5
Honour me...........by kcowekung
So long and thanks for all the fish!by gezahorv
Stenella coeruleoalbaby quarrresma
Stenella frontalisby quarrresma
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