7 Unique Dolphin Types In the World

Orca

Although they are known as killer whales, the Orca is the largest species of dolphin

Irrawaddy Dolphin

The Irrawaddy’s blow hole opens to the front, unlike other dolphins

Hector’s Dolphin

There are approximately only 7,000 Hector’s dolphins in the ocean

Delphinus Dephis

The Short-Beaked Common Dolphin is the fastest dolphin species, reaching up to 37 mph

Delphinus capensis

The Long-beaked Common dolphin is the most abundant dolphin species on earth

Bottlenose Dolphin

These dolphins are often used in aquariums and Hollywood productions thanks to their high intelligence

Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin

These rare dolphins live in pods of 10 – 15 individual

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