DOLPHINS
Dolphins are highly intelligent, social marine mammals known for their playful behavior, complex communication, and streamlined bodies. They belong to the order Cetacea, which also includes whales and porpoises.
| Lifespan: 20 - 60+ years (varies by species) |
| Class: Mammalia |
| Order: Cetacea |
| Family: Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) |
| Habitat: Mostly epipelagic zone (0 - 200 m), coastal and open ocean |