| Diet |
fish, squid and octopi |
| Birth |
weight unknown; 34 in. (85 cm.) |
| Young |
tail first |
| Socialization |
Breaching isn't often seen, but they
can leap 2 meters out of the water . |
| How they look |
white "armpits", white
finger-shaped "lobe" points toward tail, pale gray
streak on each side, white diamond shape across chess, dark blue-black
back |
| Size |
90-165 lb. (40-75 kg.) 5 1/4-5 3/4
ft. (1.6-1.7 m.) |
| Where they live |
coastal waters from southern South
Africa northward to Central Namibia |
| How many dolphins in a pod |
1-10 in a group (temporary gatherings
of up to 30) |
| Latin Name |
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii |
| Threats |
entanglement in nets and hunting/whaling |
| Interesting Facts |
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