bottlenose dolphins
Beaked cetaceans known for intelligence
Bottlenose dolphins are marine mammals known for their curved mouths that give them an apparent smile and their intelligence—they're among the few animals that recognize themselves in mirrors.
They live in social groups called pods and communicate through clicks and whistles.
The species most people picture when they hear "dolphin," familiar from aquariums and TV: Bottlenose dolphins surfaced alongside the boat.
- bottlenoseDolphin variety with protruding snout
- cetaceanAquatic mammal order
- sea mammalWarm-blooded aquatic animal
- whistlesHigh-pitched signal sounds
- echolocationNavigation through reflected sound
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