✦ Animal of the DaySaturday, September 26, 2026
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatusLeast Concern
Common bottlenose dolphins live in flexible social groups and communicate with whistles, clicks, and body movements. They use echolocation to find prey and can cooperate while herding fish. Their adaptability makes them familiar in coastal waters, but bycatch, pollution, disturbance, and habitat degradation still affect many populations.
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About the Common Bottlenose Dolphin
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Habitat
Coastal seas, bays, estuaries, reefs, and offshore waters
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Diet
Carnivore — fish, squid, shrimp, and other marine prey
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Size
Body 2–4 m
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Weight
150–650 kg
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Lifespan
40–60 years
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Range
Temperate and tropical oceans worldwide