The South African Dolphin Species... Such An Intelligent Marine Mammal

Dolphins Of South Africa

The Dolphins are some of the most intelligent swimming marine mammals in South Africa and these South African Dolphins are amazing to watch in the sea. There are 9 species of Dolphins in South Africa that are seen regularly or that have been recorded more than 5 times off the coast. When identifying Dolphins, there are 9 key things to look for: The Size of the Dolphin, the dorsal fin, blow (Air exhalation), tail flukes, patterns and markings, body shape, colour, breaching (Which is similar to whales) or jumping and the group size of the Dolphin.

Risso's Dolphin

Fraser's Dolphin

Dusky Dolphin

Humpback Dolphin

Spotted Dolphin

Striped Dolphin

Indian Ocean Bottlenosed Dolphin

Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphin

Common Dolphin

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