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4 giorni fa · Although the terms dolphin and porpoise are sometimes used interchangeably, porpoise usually refers to the Phocoenidae family, which have a shorter beak and spade-shaped teeth and differ in their behavior. A group of dolphins is called a school or a pod. Male dolphins are called bulls, females are called cows and young dolphins are called calves.
4 giorni fa · dolphin, any of the toothed whales belonging to the mammal family Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) as well as the families Platanistidae and Iniidae, the two that contain the river dolphins. Of the nearly 40 species of dolphins in the Delphinidae, 6 are commonly called whales, including the killer whale and the pilot whales .
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5 giorni fa · Dolphin School is hosting a Senior School Fair on Thursday 16 May from 18:30 – 20:00. The event is open to all our parents and to other local parents who may be considering independent secondary schools for their children. To book your place, click on the link below: Add this event to your calendar: Senior School Fair 16 May 2024.
5 giorni fa · 9 Rarest Dolphins in the World. Fred Miller | May 16, 2024 | Animals. Dolphins captivate us with their intelligence and playful nature, yet many species around the world are quietly slipping towards extinction. This article highlights nine of the rarest dolphins, each battling for survival in their unique habitats.
5 giorni fa · Porpoise, any of seven species of toothed whales distinguishable from dolphins by their more compact build, generally smaller size (maximum length about 2 meters, or 6.6 feet), and curved blunt snout with spatulate rather than conical teeth. In North America the name is sometimes applied to dolphins.
1 giorno fa · MUSIC and drama students at the Dolphin School in Hurst are visting the Henley Manor care home weekly to collaborate on a variety of arts projects with some of the elderly residents living with dementia. The aim is to explore and develop inter-generational relationships and understanding between young people and the elderly through the arts.
2 giorni fa · Cetacea ( / sɪˈteɪʃə /; from Latin cetus ' whale ', from Ancient Greek κῆτος ( kêtos) ' huge fish, sea monster ') [3] is an infraorder of aquatic mammals belonging to the order Artiodactyla that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Key characteristics are their fully aquatic lifestyle, streamlined body shape, often large size ...
