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<h1> Animal Habitat Information </h1>

Dolphins live in a variety of habitats, from coastal waters to the open ocean.

Bottlenose Dolphins typically swim in either coastal and offshore ecosystems.

In general, the coastal Dolphins are adapted for warm, shallow waters.

Offshore dolphins are adapted for cooler, deeper waters. They are better suited for deep diving. Their larger body helps to conserve heat and defend itself against predators.

<h1>Scientific Name and Classification</h1>

The two most common species of Dolphins are:

  1. Delphinus delphis
  2. Delphinus capensis

These are typically referred to as the Common Dolphin.

When people think of Dolphins, most are not thinking of Common Dolphins, they are thinking of the Bottlenose Dolphin (genus Tursiops)