Dolphin Itsy Bitsie Cuddly Toy

Product Description

Measures 8cm Soft velour material Stuffed toy Suitable for ages 3 years & up A diddy dolphin, ever so small but definitely perfectly formed with dorsal fin, bottle nose & tail fin. We think he's flippin' marvellous & would make a fun 'just because' present for dolphin lovers of all ages. A great pushchair toy & definitely one to add to a miniature toy collection. Physical Characteristics Bottlenose dolphins are well known as the intelligent & charismatic stars of the oceans, seas & aquariums around the world; their curved mouths giving the appearance of a friendly, permanent smile, A dolphin's brain, in relation to the size of its body, is larger than the brains of chimpanzees & great apes. Average lifespan in the wild: 45 to 50 years

Size: 10 to 14 ft. Habitat Dolphins are found in tropical oceans & other warm waters around the globe. Behaviour Bottlenose dolphins travel in social groups & communicate with each other by a complex system of squeaks & whistles. Schools of dolphins have been known to come to the aid of an injured dolphin & help it to the surface. Bottlenose dolphins track their prey through the expert use of echolocation. They can make up to 1, 000 clicking noises per second. In the wild, these sleek swimmers can reach speeds of over 18 miles an hour. Breeding Unlike any other mammal, dolphin babies are born tail first. A mother dolphin will stay with a calf for two to three years. Diet An adult dolphin may consume 30 pounds of fish or more in a single day. Dolphins swallow fish whole, despite the 100 teeth in their mouths which are only used to grasp prey. Dolphins eat bottom-dwelling fish, though they also eat shrimp & squid. These clever aquatic mammals are also sometimes spotted following fishing boats in hopes of dining on leftovers. Strange & Interesting Facts A Dolphin's dorsal fin is as distinctive as a person's face. Bottlenose dolphins have been observed to breach up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) out of the water, landing with a splash on their back or side.