Atlantic white-sided dolphin
Atlantic white-sided dolphinAn online presentation by:Martin Antoine
DescriptionDorsal FinWhite stripeFlukeYellow-tan patchBeakBlack patch over eyePectoral Fin
Differences
Newborn (calf): 3-1/2 75 lbs.
Males (bulls): 10 770 lbs. 27 yearsFemales (cows): 9-1/2 680 lbs. 22 years
Location and range
North Atlantic OceanMassachusettsGreat BritainNorway, Sweden, FinlandSummers/matingCalves are born April-JulySpring, winters
Communication
EcholocationClicks & Whistles
Spy hoppingFlipper/tail slapping
Dolphin Diet
Hake
Herring
Mackerel
Squid
PredatorsKiller WhaleGreat White Tiger SharkBull SharkMan
Social Behavior
Pod
Herd
Conservation
Endangered StatusAtlantic white-sided dolphin
Interesting Facts
BirthingSleeping
Breathing
Swimming
The End
Photo CreditsSlide 1: Icewhale.isSlide 2: Mandy HoustonSlide 5: Janet Baxter PhotographySlide 9: NOAA.govSlide 10: IUCN.org