Dolphin
noun
A type of large fish that is known for its intelligence and friendly nature.
We saw a group of dolphins leap out of the sea.
Often appears as...
- dolphin watching
- dolphin show
noun
In cool and unique ways, a tool or product that is purposely designed to have the shape of a dolphin.
He bought a dolphin shaped inflatable for his pool party.
Often appears as...
- dolphin inflatable
- dolphin pendant
noun
In marine structures, a post or buoy for mooring boats.
The boat was tied securely to the dolphin.
Often appears as...
- mooring dolphin
- navigation dolphin
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of large fish that is known for its intelligence and friendly nature.
We saw a group of dolphins leap out of the sea.
Often appears as...
- dolphin watching
- dolphin show
noun
In cool and unique ways, a tool or product that is purposely designed to have the shape of a dolphin.
He bought a dolphin shaped inflatable for his pool party.
Often appears as...
- dolphin inflatable
- dolphin pendant
noun
In marine structures, a post or buoy for mooring boats.
The boat was tied securely to the dolphin.
Often appears as...
- mooring dolphin
- navigation dolphin
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Fish
Dolphins are mammals, not fish, which is a common mistake.
Dolphins breathe air through lungs, just like mammals.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Creatures
Dolphins are very social and often found in groups called pods.
A dolphin pod cooperates in hunting and provides safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Intelligence Highlights
Highlight their high intelligence, comparing to other animals.
Dolphins can learn complex tasks, showing their intelligence.
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Fish
Dolphins are mammals, not fish, which is a common mistake.
Dolphins breathe air through lungs, just like mammals.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Creatures
Dolphins are very social and often found in groups called pods.
A dolphin pod cooperates in hunting and provides safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Intelligence Highlights
Highlight their high intelligence, comparing to other animals.
Dolphins can learn complex tasks, showing their intelligence.
Pro Tip 1/3Not a Fish
Dolphins are mammals, not fish, which is a common mistake.
Dolphins breathe air through lungs, just like mammals.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Creatures
Dolphins are very social and often found in groups called pods.
A dolphin pod cooperates in hunting and provides safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Intelligence Highlights
Highlight their high intelligence, comparing to other animals.
Dolphins can learn complex tasks, showing their intelligence.
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Evan Grant: Making sound...
Devices like the cymascope, which you can see here, have been used to scientifically observe cymatic patterns. And the list of scientific applications is growing every day. For example, in oceanography, a lexicon of dolphin language is actually being created by basically visualizing the sonar beams that the dolphins emit.
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How smart are dolphins?...
and how confident they feel about that knowledge. But some of the most amazing things about dolphins are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe.
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The Survival of the Sea...
Various fish, dolphins, sharks, and sea birds, as the young turtles come to the surface for air. For their first few days of life, should they count themselves amongst the living, the vulnerable turtles swim frantically forward. Ultimately, they will often look to settle in a patch of flotsam,
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What type of world do we...
we now speak of blue carbon what a concept we know that trees are carbon capturing and storage units so we give carbon credits for trees what about fish would have helped dolphins and whales what about all life in the sea it's a living
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New Zealand's Stunning...
There had to be like thirty dolphins and it was mesmerizing. I must have yelped a dozen times, cause every time they came up it was like a squeal of delight. I’ve never been that close with wildlife.
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Super Smart Dolphin...
and the dolphins get their chosen reward. Only three dolphins in the world have been trained to do this. Out of them, Luna was the quickest to grasp the concept.
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Bully Bottlenose...
he's not yet got his spots he'll shadow his mother for his first three years learning the ins and outs of dolphin life
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Incredible Dolphin...
centimetres deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often use to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
centimeters deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
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Dolphin Gang War PIPE Ocean...
completely ignored by the dolphins didier gets a rare chance to record this intense showdown to close up
Video examples
Evan Grant: Making sound...
Devices like the cymascope, which you can see here, have been used to scientifically observe cymatic patterns. And the list of scientific applications is growing every day. For example, in oceanography, a lexicon of dolphin language is actually being created by basically visualizing the sonar beams that the dolphins emit.
Video examples
How smart are dolphins?...
and how confident they feel about that knowledge. But some of the most amazing things about dolphins are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe.
Video examples
The Survival of the Sea...
Various fish, dolphins, sharks, and sea birds, as the young turtles come to the surface for air. For their first few days of life, should they count themselves amongst the living, the vulnerable turtles swim frantically forward. Ultimately, they will often look to settle in a patch of flotsam,
Video examples
What type of world do we...
we now speak of blue carbon what a concept we know that trees are carbon capturing and storage units so we give carbon credits for trees what about fish would have helped dolphins and whales what about all life in the sea it's a living
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
There had to be like thirty dolphins and it was mesmerizing. I must have yelped a dozen times, cause every time they came up it was like a squeal of delight. I’ve never been that close with wildlife.
Video examples
Super Smart Dolphin...
and the dolphins get their chosen reward. Only three dolphins in the world have been trained to do this. Out of them, Luna was the quickest to grasp the concept.
Video examples
Bully Bottlenose...
he's not yet got his spots he'll shadow his mother for his first three years learning the ins and outs of dolphin life
Video examples
Incredible Dolphin...
centimetres deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often use to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
centimeters deep tail slapping is a method dolphins often to stun their prey but it doesn't seem to work here
Video examples
Dolphin Gang War PIPE Ocean...
completely ignored by the dolphins didier gets a rare chance to record this intense showdown to close up
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Greg MacGillivray
American Director
Not only have I made films about the subject, but I've largely funded them on my own, so I'm fully committed to doing whatever I can to change the audience's respect and appreciation for the ocean. In 100 years I want whales, dolphins and sharks to still be around, and the ocean to be a healthier place.
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Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
I have been honoured to serve the whales, dolphins, seals - and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me.
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Nathan Phillips
Australian Actor
If I had to come back in life, I'd come back as a dolphin... they're always smiling; they're always playing.
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Lykke Li
Swedish Musician
I felt such a deep connection with dolphins. I felt like they were the only ones who understood me.
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Matthew Walker
English Scientist
I just tell people I'm a dolphin trainer. It's better for everyone.
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Martin Garrix
Dutch Musician
I want to learn how to do balloon art and make dolphins.
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Wayne Huizenga
American Businessman
Dolphins football has been a lifetime passion for me.
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Austin Stowell
American Actor
Who doesn't like dolphins? They're like puppies.
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Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
To get rid of depression, I swim with dolphins.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
We do not exploit our dolphins for profit.
Quote examples
Greg MacGillivray
American Director
Not only have I made films about the subject, but I've largely funded them on my own, so I'm fully committed to doing whatever I can to change the audience's respect and appreciation for the ocean. In 100 years I want whales, dolphins and sharks to still be around, and the ocean to be a healthier place.
Quote examples
Paul Watson
Canadian Environmentalist
I have been honoured to serve the whales, dolphins, seals - and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me.
Quote examples
Nathan Phillips
Australian Actor
If I had to come back in life, I'd come back as a dolphin... they're always smiling; they're always playing.
Quote examples
Lykke Li
Swedish Musician
I felt such a deep connection with dolphins. I felt like they were the only ones who understood me.
Quote examples
Matthew Walker
English Scientist
I just tell people I'm a dolphin trainer. It's better for everyone.
Quote examples
Martin Garrix
Dutch Musician
I want to learn how to do balloon art and make dolphins.
Quote examples
Wayne Huizenga
American Businessman
Dolphins football has been a lifetime passion for me.
Quote examples
Austin Stowell
American Actor
Who doesn't like dolphins? They're like puppies.
Quote examples
Patti Stanger
American Businesswoman
To get rid of depression, I swim with dolphins.
Quote examples
Fidel Castro
Statesman
We do not exploit our dolphins for profit.
Example 1 of 10
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