Dolphins are very intelligent animals with big, complex brains that allow them to communicate, learn quickly, and hunt cooperatively in groups. They live in pods in oceans around the world, and while some species prefer warmer waters, others like pink dolphins live in rivers like the Amazon. Dolphins care for their young for up to six years, communicating through clicking and whistling, and have lifespans around 25 years. However, they are now endangered due to threats like fishing nets, pollution, climate change, and habitat loss.

1. Dolphins
By, Victoria Elek

2. A Little Bit About Dolphins
Dolphins are very intelligent animals. They are able
to train with humans and can achieve many tricks. A
few amazing abilities they have are their intelligence,
their great memories, and the ability to dive great
depths. Dolphins are friendly with humans and are
able to hear commands. They also posses a high
ability to learn, which is partially why they are so
smart and can learn a lot. Throughout this power
point, you will learn about why dolphins are so smart
and a lot about them in general!

3. Why are dolphins so smart?

4. Dolphins Are Very Intelligent
Animals
Dolphins are very smart creatures, but why are they so
intelligent? Dolphins get their extreme intelligence from having
an unusually big brain. It is also very complex. Their brain
allows them the possibility to swim in all directions, the ability
to swim fast, and to hunt in groups. Dolphins can also
communicate with humans and can be trained.

5. Where Dolphins Live
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Dolphins live in oceans all over the world and even some rivers.
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There is a type of dolphin species that is adapted for every type of
environment.
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The Bottlenose dolphin lives in every ocean on the planet except the Artic and
Antarctic oceans.
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Bottlenose dolphins prefer warmer waters.
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The rare Pink dolphin lives in the Amazon river.
Pink Dolphins

6. The Life of a Dolphin
Dolphins live and hunt together in pods (groups) of about 2-15 dolphins.
They are mammals who have the amazing ability to hold their breathes
underwater for as long as seven minutes! They, like us, have to come up
to the surface to breathe. Female dolphins care for their young until they
are old enough to live without her care. Dolphins stay warm in the water
because of a thick layer of fat under their skin called blubber.
A mother dolphin
always cares for
her baby.

7. Dolphin Diet
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Dolphins eat a variety of foods
Some eat fish, such as mackerel, herring, and cod
Some dolphins eat squid
On average, a 250 kg dolphin will eat between 10 kg and
22.5 kg of fish each day.
Dolphin Hunting Methods
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Herding: When a pod of dolphins circle around a school of fish, eating all they
can.
Whacking: Dolphins bang their tails against the fish to stun them.
Stunning: The Dolphin makes a “click” sound at the fish, which stuns the prey.
Corralling: When Dolphins herd a school of fish into shallow water, making it hard
for them to escape.
Foraging: When a Dolphin picks up a sea sponge and uses it to push through the
shallow parts of the ocean floor, looking for food.

8. Dolphin Mom and Baby
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After born, baby dolphins are nursed by their mothers.
They drink milk provided my their mothers.
Another calf usually helps the mother take care of her baby.
Baby dolphins are cared for by their mothers until they are six years old
and know the skills to surviving.

9. Dolphin Life Span
 The average life span of a dolphin is 25 years.
 Dolphins can live up to forty years
 Dolphins do not live shorter in captivity, they can actually live
longer since they are provided with medical care.
 The oldest current living dolphin is 57 years old!
 Typically, female dolphins live longer than male dolphins
 Dolphins often die from being preyed on by killer whales and
sharks

10. Dolphins: Endangered Animals
Dolphins are endangered creatures. This is mainly because of us humans. Dolphins
often are killed because of getting caught in fishing nets that are supposed to catch
fish. Also, ocean pollution harms dolphins and kills their prey so they have nothing to
eat. Climate change warms the ocean temperatures and because of this, prey
populations are affected. This affects the ocean food chain and dolphins and other
animals will not have enough food to eat. Overfishing also kills off the food that
dolphins eat. Habitat loss also hurts dolphins. While humans build dams and use boats
to travel, we are taking up the place where dolphins live and we are polluting it. All of
these things are bad for the environment but the good news is, we can help! We can
reduce the amount of pollution being put into the ocean and we can stop overfishing
and only take the amount of fish we need. Take action and remember that dolphins
are living creatures just like us and that we should start caring for them instead of
putting them in harms way.

11. Dolphin Fun Facts
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Dolphins are very intelligent.
Killer Whales are actually dolphins.
Dolphins breathe through a blowhole located on the top of their head.
Dolphins are carnivores.
Dolphins display a playful attitude and are often seen jumping out of the water, riding
waves, play fighting, and interacting with humans.
 Dolphins have excellent eyesight and hearing.
 Dolphins communicate by clicking and whistling.

12. I hope you enjoyed my power
point and learned a lot about
dolphins!