- They are great jumpers: Bottlenose dolphins love to leap out of the water and do flips! They can jump as high as 15 feet in the air.
- Super smart: Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on the planet. They can solve puzzles and even use tools, like sponges, to protect their noses when hunting for food.
- They talk to each other: Bottlenose dolphins communicate using clicks, whistles, and squeaks. Each dolphin has its own unique whistle, like a name!
- Friendly and playful: Dolphins are very social and love to play. They swim together in groups called pods, and sometimes they even play games with other animals, like fish and birds.
- Great swimmers: Bottlenose dolphins can swim super fast – up to 20 miles per hour! They use their powerful tails to push them through the water.