Spinner dolphin (Latin Stenella longirostris)

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There are four recognised subspecies of spinner dolphins and they vary in appearance and social structure too. The most widespread subspecies is ‘Gray’s’ and has distinctive three-banded colouring; dark grey on the back, a lighter grey on the flanks and a pale belly. The spinner dolphin subspecies found in the ETP are dark grey-coloured all over.

What do they look like

• Spinner dolphins grow up to 7 feet (2.1 m) long and weigh up to 170 pounds (77 kg).
• Spinner dolphins can live for 20 years. ...
• Spinner dolphins are known for spinning their bodies in the air, making as many as seven rotations at a time.

Adapting to its environment

Dolphins live in groups for protection

However, the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) eastern spinner dolphin subspecies is categorised as Vulnerable due to severe depletion at the hands of the tuna fishing industry which is responsible for reducing this spinner population to less than half of its original size.

what weather do they like

dolphins live in temperate and tropical waters worldwide. Distribution is generally limited to surface water temperatures of 10° to 32°C (50° to 90° F).

spinner dolphins basic needs

Spinner dolphins have some basic needs in order to survive. These are: Food,

water, shelter and oxygen. They also need friends +family to help them.

• Spinner dolphins are known for spinning their bodies in the air, making as many as seven rotations at a time.

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