1. Maui Dolphins!
By Taylah Allan

2. About the Maui Dolphin
Maui’s dolphin is the world’s rarest and smallest dolphin.
Maui’s dolphin are cousins to Hector’s dolphin.
They are different to other dolphins because they have a round dorsal fin, short snout and unique grey, white and black markings.

3. Where they live. They are only found on the west coast
of the North Island
of New Zealand.
Generally they are
found close to shore 
in groups or pods
of several dolphins.

5. This means there will be NO MORE Maui Dolphins!
The Maui’s dolphin is listed as ‘critically endangered’ which means that it faces extinction in the near future.
This means there will be NO MORE Maui Dolphins!

6. Threats to the Maui Dolphin
There are lots of threats happening to dolphins including :
Some types of fishing
Being hit by boats
Pollution
Disease

7. What can we do to help? Conservation is everyone’s responsibility
We can achieve more for the protection of this dolphin if everyone takes part and works together.
Report sightings
Call Department Of Conservation on 0800 DOC HOT
( ). If possible, DOC staff will respond
immediately.

8. Help protect our special Dolphins
Don’t set nets along the west coast where Maui's dolphins have been seen. 
Use very very slow speed for boats when dolphins are around.
Don’t swim with Maui's dolphins or throw food near them.
Don’t dump rubbish in the sea or leave it on the beach. - Take your rubbish home with you.
Don’t put cat litter or other animal waste in toilets, drains or water system. This can spread disease

9. Help save our Maui Dolphins!
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