By Iris and Yaquelyn Class 720 John J. Pershing Intermediate School Bottle Nose Dolphins By Iris and Yaquelyn Class 720 John J. Pershing Intermediate School

Description It can reach up to 600 pounds. It breaths through a small hole on the top of its head which is called a blow hole. The bottle nose comes in colors from light blue to gray. They can live from 30 to 50 years. Some can reach up to 14 feet long.

ENDANGERED!!! The bottled nose dolphins are now endangered due to lack of food. The population is currently 243,500; however the population in Japan is estimated to be 37,000.

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Dolphin Behavior The bottled nose dolphins are known to be social animals. They are also known to be playful and carefree. They hunt in groups and schools that herd fish for feeding.