Species Profile

Tursiops truncatus

Also known as Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Bottlenosed Dolphin

Common bottlenose dolphins live in highly social, fluid groups called pods, communicating through a complex system of clicks, squeaks, and individualized signature whistles. These powerful swimmers frequently leap high out of the water, ride waves created by boats, and cooperate to herd schools of fish against shallow shorelines. Their high intelligence and adaptability allow them to thrive in diverse marine environments, though they face ongoing pressures from coastal pollution and fishing gear entanglement.