Common dolphin

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/common-dolphin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Common dolphin?Estimated global population of around 6 million individuals
2. What is the scientific name?Delphinus delphis
3. What is the lifespan?Estimated lifespan in the wild is approximately 20 to 30 years
4. How many common dolphins are there?Scientists estimate that about six million common dolphins live in the world's oceans. This makes them the most abundant dolphin species on Earth.
5. Where do common dolphins live?Common dolphins can be found in both temperate and tropical seas. They live in many places, from near the coast to far out in the open ocean.

Cetacean: A marine mammal belonging to the order Cetacea, encompassing whales, dolphins, and porpoises, characterized by their aquatic adaptations.
Ecotype: A distinct population of a species that is adapted to a particular environment or ecological condition.
Echolocation: A biological sonar system used by some animals to locate objects and navigate by emitting sound waves and interpreting echoes.
Bycatch: The unintentional capture of non-target species, such as dolphins, in fishing gear.