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