«Delphos" in Greek means "brother."This definition is really suited to the dolphins.Their flocks reigns the law of reciprocity, they always come to the aid of each other.There are many cases when dolphins rescued in the water expanses of people, protecting them from the sharks.Entourage have a high level of development, they are still not fully unraveled person.In this article, let's talk about one of the representatives of this kind, it is called white-beaked dolphin.It is poorly known and rare species, but information about it is still there, and quite curious.
white-beaked dolphin: description
Most people can communicate with dolphins and see them up close to the dolphin.In captivity, usually contained the classic gray animals, but sometimes occur on representations and handsome white-beaked.
They belong to the order Cetacea, they stand out among the rest, and large sizes.Adult white-beaked dolphin weighs about 270-280 kg with a body length of 3-3.5 meters.Males are much larger than females.You can recognize them by large fins on the chest, developed ridges on the back and a massive tail.Unlike his fellow gray, animals of this type are small (about 5 cm) beak through which beautiful creatures look good, nice and harmless.
Color back and sides dark dolphin, belly-white contrast.Pets are 22-28 pairs of thick, large teeth up to 7 mm.For a man, these sea creatures are not dangerous, but there were occasions when in the game dolphin accidentally injured people.So it does not hurt to be careful around these beauties.
Habitat
If we look at the global white-beaked dolphin habitat, then it is found in the natural environment in the North Atlantic.From Labrador, southern Greenland, Davis Strait, the Barents Sea and Iceland south to the coast of France, Massachusetts Bay, the Baltic and North Seas, inclusive.
migration of these animals have not been studied.In the Strait of Davis, for example, they appear at the same time as the porpoises when they leave the north narwhal and beluga.They leave the same place around November, at the end of autumn.
In Russia, white-beaked dolphin is found only in the Baltic and Barents Seas.
Lifestyle habitat
Animal Stein and it does not like to be alone.Entourage live in groups, which account for 6-8 individuals.Often one can observe a pair of dolphins, since their unions strong.It happens that throughout the life of the male lives only one female.If in a certain place it is found a lot of food, and there you can find the pack, in which about 1000-1500 animals.But when food becomes scarce, the pack breaks up into small groups to go in different directions in search of food.
period reproduction in white-beaked dolphin takes place in late summer and early fall.In the wild sea animals live 30-40 years.In captivity, feel and develop bad, it is better not to separate them from the usual habitat.
diet
these cute creatures feed on fish, crustaceans and molluscs.A favorite food - a saffron cod, cod, capelin, herring or whiting.Strong thick teeth give the Dolphins the opportunity to eat well.
Interesting details about the life of white-beaked dolphin
life of white-beaked dolphin is very interesting and mysterious.People today were able to learn some interesting details about these animals with white bellies and pretty noses.
- Dolphins are known for their playful nature, at any opportunity they are ready to frolic.Favorite their entertainment - it is to jump out of the water, roll in the air and flop back.When you hit the body of the water surface is raised million spray.Is not it fun to play?
- Underwater white-beaked dolphin spend much time, chasing after algae.Watch playful animals such games very interesting.
- Until now, scientists were unable to give a precise answer as to why very often these beautiful creatures beaching themselves and die.
- white-beaked dolphin produces sounds, the schedule of which has the shape of a flower.None of the sea creatures are not capable of it.
- scientists found that ultrasound dolphin has a positive effect on human health and promotes healing from disease.
Red Book of Russia: white-beaked dolphin
known that animals of the species listed in the Red Book of Russia.This is despite the fact that they will never be of interest to the commercial fishery.While countries such as Greenland, Norway, Labrador, Iceland, they were caught and used in the food industry.
Considering the population on a global scale, we can conclude that the representatives of this type is that in a stable position.To date, there is no threat of disappearance or reduction of the number of animals.The total number of adults about a hundred thousand.In this situation, if in the future there will be opened the exploitation of marine beauties, to include them in the Red Book will not be necessary.
very sad to list endangered species in Russia.White-beaked dolphin, unfortunately, is also included in this list.But let us hope that in the future, thanks to lean against human nature, rare animals will not be on the verge of extinction.
