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Photo: Personnel of NOAA Ship PEIRCE 1985
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Latin name: Delphinus delphis
Size: Approximately 200 to 250cms.
Distribution: Found in the North Sea and around the west coasts of the
U.K.
Months seen: All year round, but more frequently seen close to shore in
the summer months.
Food: Mostly fish and squid.
Habitat: Open sea, sometimes comes close to shore.
Special features: The common dolphin is more usually spotted out at
sea, although it can sometimes be seen from dry land. Despite the name, they are
not common.
 The common dolphin can be distinguished from the bottle-nosed
dolphin by large creamy-white coloured patches on each side of the body.
Swimming with Dolphins
How to Help a Stranded Dolphin
What Does a Dolphin Sound Like?
Where Can I See Dolphins in the UK?
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