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There are many different type of dolphins. The most common dolphin in Ireland is the Bottlenose Dolphin.
Fungi the dolphin
Fungi the dolphin
Copyright Mike BrownFungi the dolphin
Copyright Mike Brown
Copyright Mike Brown
Fungi the dolphin
Fungi the dolphin
Copyright Mike BrownFungie, the Dingle dolphin, is a Bottlenose Dolphin. They are a grey colour and have a short nose.
Bottlenose Dolphins often swim up to boats. They sometimes jump out over the surface of the water!
Have you ever seen a Bottlenose Dolphin along the coast of Ireland?
Bottlenose dolphins have a very long life. Males live from 25 to 30 years. Females can live for up to 40 years. A baby dolphin is called a 'calf'. Its mother gives it food for the first year of its life. Its father does not help to rear the calf.