Getting to Know Dolphins

Look at the dolphins. They look like fish. They have fins. Fins help them swim in water. But they are not fish. They are mammals [warm-blooded animals that have hair]. They breathe air. Dolphins breathe through a blowhole. It is on top of their head.

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Dolphins live in groups called pods. Living in a pod helps them stay safe and hunt for food.

Dolphins are carnivores. This means they eat meat. They eat fish, squid, and other animals.

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Dolphins make many sounds. They make clicks, whistles, and squeals. Some sounds are used to communicate. Some sounds help them “see.” This is called echolocation.

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