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Dolphins

Dolphins

mammals of the families delphinidae (ocean dolphins), iniidae, lipotidae, pontoporiidae, and platanistidae (all river dolphins). The common Name dolphin is applied to small cetaceans having a beaklike snout and a slender, streamlined body, whereas porpoises are small cetaceans with a blunt snout and rather stocky body. Dolphins are the most agile of the cetaceans and some of the speediest. They have remarkable group precision and regularity of movement. 

 dolphins swim at a speed of 3-7 miles per hour, but have been recorded at 25 mph

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scandalous question?

... I am looking for information on the "sexual peak" of various non-human species -- I'd be especially interested in chimps/monkeys/orangs, dolphins, dogs, hummingbirds, insects...but really, any kinds of animal would be of interest. Please let me know if you can help! Thanks, Ben Brooklyn,

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by winters3000
Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:05 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
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Re: Which mammal has the most number of teeth?

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by AstusAleator
Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:07 am
 
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by Anaximenes
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:37 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Evolution of the distinction of gender
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by inquilinekea
Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:45 am
 
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Topic: What do you consider as the smartest fish/reptile/amphibian?
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When does consciouness of life kick in on the timeline?

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by nornerator
Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:26 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: When does consciouness of life kick in on the timeline?
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