Delightful Dolphins
By Ava Kelly
Introduction
Habitat
One fascinating thing about this life saving creature is they live in both oceans and rivers! They are usually found in the southern United States. This intelligent creature is distributed worldwide in all seas and oceans besides two seas. They are capable of living in either salt or fresh water. Some coastal species or oceanic dolphins spend considerable amounts of time in fresh water.
Appearance
Did you know the smallest dolphin is 4 feet long and only 90 pounds. That's about the size of a 7 year old! Its name is the Maui's dolphin. “The largest dolphin is the Orca which is considered a dolphin even though it's a whale.” says Science for kids an educational website for children. This dolphin is about the size of a dresser.
Diet
Could you imagine on your dinner plate squid,a fish from the ocean, and some plankton? These are some examples of what dolphins eat every day. Dolphins usually eat invertebrates. They eat several kinds of fish. It also depends where the dolphin is and what season it is. The way these creatures obtain their food is by seizing it in their mouth.
Closing
You'll be excited to learn that the oldest dolphin that was living was 61! My favorite ocean animal are dolphins and sea turtles. As you have learned dolphins are very fascinating and amazing creatures. Dolphins are definitely a benefit to humans!
Key.
2. Dolphin
3. Clown fish
4. Blue tang
5. Jellyfish
6. Sea anemone
7. Coral
8. Clam