35+ Fun Facts about Dolphins for Kids [with Quiz]

Dolphins with their intelligent minds and playful antics have attracted the hearts of humans. These marine creatures are not only adorable but also fascinating creatures. There are many species of dolphins all around the globe and white-sided dolphins live in the Pacific Ocean. From their unique adaptations to their vital role in marine ecosystems, there’s always something new to learn about wonders that lie beneath the surface. Let’s start with this article to learn more about them through the facts.

Fun Facts about Dolphins for Kids

Dolphins are one of the characteristic creatures that can be found in oceans and rivers all over the world. These loveable creatures have some interesting facts about them which we will read below – 

1. Dolphins can be found in different environments.
2. The size of dolphins can as according the gender, species, age etc.
3. You can never get those four species of dolphins which are in the Amazon River.
4. Underwater noise pollution is a threat to the dolphins.
5. Dolphins are the fast Sprinters.
6. Bottlenose dolphins swallow a fish head first so the fish’s spines won’t harm their throat.

7. Sometimes dolphins use a hunting technique called ‘ fish-whacking’.
8. They have some of the most elaborate acoustic abilities in the whole animal kingdom.
9. Bottlenose dolphins sleep with one-half of their brain while keeping one eye open.
10. Dolphins have hairs on their beak when they are born. 
11. Dolphins are carnivores because they used to eat fish, squid, octopus etc.
12. Dolphins have lungs, not gills.
13. They can make strong bonds they have great social skills.
14. Orca is the largest species of Dolphin.
15. They can dive up to 1000 feet.
16. Dolphins have two stomachs.

17. The biggest kind of dolphin is Killer.
18. Pod is a group of dolphins.
19. Their eyes are specially designed to see below and above the water.
20. They have a delicate skin but it heals quickly.
21.  Dolphins are mammals.
22. Dolphins don’t chew their food instead of have 100 teeth but they swallow their food.
23. Oscars are dolphins, however we mistake them for whales because of their white and black colouring.
24. They have signature whistles for each other.

10 Interesting Facts about Dolphins – Intelligence

Dolphins love to interact with humans and have a very friendly nature. They always stay open for friendship and here is a list of amazing facts about them to know them –

1. Dolphins give birth to young ones, but they do not lay eggs.
2. The life span of dolphins varies but a bottlenose dolphin can live up to 20-50 years.
3. Their brains are highly convoluted, with many folds and fissures, suggesting complex cognitive abilities
4. They form strong bonds with other members of their pod. 
5. They can recognise themselves in mirrors, a behavior that indicates a high level of cognitive development.   
6. Dolphins are skilled problem solvers. They can adapt to new situations and find creative solutions to challenges.
7. Dolphins can swim up to the speed of 20MPH.

8. Dolphins are capable of holding their breath for a longer time than humans.

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10 Unique Facts about Dolphins for Adults

We know that dolphins are intelligent, have social skills, are mammals etc, but other than this they have many unique characteristics which we don’t know. So let’s discover their uniqueness through the unique facts about dolphins mentioned below –

1. Dolphins don’t drink water.
2. The name Dolphine came from the Greek words “delphis” and “delphus,” meaning “fish with a womb”.
3. Dolphins are not monogamous.
4. They only bite when they are angry or furious.
5. Amazon River dolphins are known as the “Boto” and are famous for their pink colour.
6. Mui’s dolphins live on the coast of New Zealand not in the Mui.
7. They were also trained by the military to find lost humans and or spot mines.

8. Around 50 million years ago there were four legendary animals who started spending more time in the water. 
9. They swim 8 hrs per day and spend the rest of the day in swimming.
10. After giving birth to young ones dolphins carry their calves for up to 11-18 months.
11. It is believed that the dolphins have the longest memory among all the animals.
12. They do neither possess a good sense of smell nor a good sense of taste. 

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GK Quiz about Dolphins

Test your knowledge about dolphins! Choose a correct option for each question and match your answers from the answer key provided at the end.

Q1: How many teeth do Dolphins have?

A.100

B. 50

C. 73

D.175

Q2: What does a dolphin consume?

A. Fish

B .Squid

C. Plants

D. A&B

Q3: How many kilograms of food can a dolphin consume in a day?

A. 20

B. 50

C.13

D. 43

Q4: How far a dolphin can jump?

A. 6 meters

B. 10 meters

C. 1 meter

D. 6 1/2 meters

Q5: A dolphin lives up to how much years?

A.100 years

B. 75 years

C. 50

D. 25

Answer Key

Q1: A. 100

Q2: D. A&B

Q3: C. 13

Q4: A. 6 meters

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