Dolphins

Dolphin is one of the most important marine mammals found in Gulf of Kutch. The dolphins are 2 to 3 meters long, with an average lifespan of 50 years. It weighs upto 85 to 100 kg at times. It can be easily distinguished from large fishes by its horizontal caudal fin. Total 32 species of Dolphins belonging to 32 genera are found in the world. The dolphins are considered to be the second most intelligent mammals after man. The dolphins communicate with each other in water through ultrasonic sound waves. Along the Gujarat Coast the dolphins are found in Gulf of Kachchh, some parts of Gulf of Khambhat and some area of Saurashtra coastline. It feeds mainly on squids and small fish.

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