June 2011
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Whale of the day
Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis)
There are two recognized species of the common dolphin, the short-beaked and the long-beaked. The appearance varies so much that more than 20 different species have been suggested. Common dolphins are easily recognized by a distinct hourglass pattern on each side of the body, and the species is sometimes referred to as the hourglass dolphin. The common dolphin...
