Fashion & Style Information


Fashion Articles Home Page | CSnet7.com Home Page


Dolphin or Not a Dolphin?


Dolphin or not a dolphin? That is the question! You see, there are several types of dolphins. Some are saltwater dolphins while others are river dolphins.

When people are asking the question: "What are the 32 types of dolphins?" they are actually referring to the saltwater dolphins that have their natural habitat located in oceans and seas. The river dolphins, which are living in fresh water, are not included in these species. But what would be the answer in this case if we ask: "Dolphin or not a dolphin?" The answer would obviously be yes, river dolphins are still belonging to the dolphins family.

Amongst the 32 types of dolphins, some do not actually wear the word "dolphin" in their name such as: the tucuxi while others actually have the word "whale" as part of their name even if they are not whales but in fact, belong to the dolphins family. Such dolphins species are: the Northern Right whale, the Southern Right whale, the Melon-Headed whale, the Pygmy killer whale, the Long-Finned Pilot whale, the Short-Finned Pilot whale, the False killer whale and finally, the Killer whale. So what would be the answer to the question: "Dolphin or not a dolphin?" in these cases? It would be yes, all these species do belong to the dolphins family.

Another question that people ask is: "Are the marine mammals that perform in acrobatic shows at aquariums such as Marineland and Sea World all dolphins?" So, it always seems to come back to the question: "Dolphin or not a dolphin?" Well the answer is no in this case. The marine mammals that perform there are not all dolphins. Some are dolphins like the Bottlenose dolphin and the Killer whale which is often referred to as an orca whale since the word "orca" is part of this dolphin specie scientific name "Orchinus orca". The beluga which people tend to think belong to the dolphins family because they display what seems like a smile, like most dolphins, but they are in fact a specie of the whale's family.

Another question that people tend to ask is: "Aren't dolphins and porpoises in the same marine mammal family?" or in other words: "Dolphin or not a dolphin?" Although they both have similarities, they are also different in several ways. You see, the differences are mainly regarding size and shape. The porpoise is smaller than a dolphin, stocky with small or no dorsal fins have a rounded snout and their teeth are shaped like spades or chisels. The dolphin is bigger, has a sleek figure, large dorsal fins, a pointy beaked nose and cone-shaped teeth. As you can see, the porpoise is not a dolphin.

Now that you read these facts about dolphins, you probably realize that while certain marine mammals may appear to be part of the dolphins species and that others seem to be part of the whale's family but in either cases, it is not obvious and can be surprising when you identify a marine mammal as being a dolphin or not a dolphin. That is the question!

My name is Kevin Leochko. I like to provide helpful information to others in several areas such as dolphins, Autism and much more. If you wish to learn more information about dolphins such as facts, their species, etc. Please feel free to visit the following site: dolphins-and-more.com


MORE RESOURCES:

Elle UK

John Galliano
Elle UK, UK - Oct 6, 2008
Elleuk.com is the website for British Elle. The first stop for daily fashion, shopping and celebrity style news, up to the minute reports from the ...


Mustache contests and Tina Fey's book -- Mid-week pick-me-ups
MLive.com, MI - 7 hours ago
The New Black is no cuteoverload.com, but here are a few entertaining and lighthearted fashion, style and pop culture tidbits I've collected in the past ...


Fashion Style Over Substance Takes Over Election Campaign
CityNews, Canada - Sep 15, 2008
Most voters know a modern campaign is about more than selling policy. It's about selling a brand, and image counts. That may explain some of the recent ...


Fashion: Style for the rich kids on the block
Liverpool Daily Post, UK - Sep 11, 2008
Above left: Alice Temperley black and red flower dress, £995. Above right: Dark denim jeans, £230; white shirt, £235; black cardigan, £359, all by Dior. ...


Michelle Obama's story a dream coming true
Kansas City Star, MO - Oct 6, 2008
Yet today Michelle Obama is being compared to Camelot’s Jackie Kennedy for her ease with fashion, style and grace. In her remarks, Obama did acknowledge ...


Editors’ Note: More Fun Than Root Canals? It’s the Dental Vacation
New York Times, United States - Oct 1, 2008
The Skin Deep column on Feb. 7 reported that the number of Americans traveling abroad for medical care in 2006 had increased to 500000 from 150000 in 2004, ...


Daily Mail

Specs appeal: Madonna borrows little Lourdes' geeky style as tour ...
Daily Mail, UK - 17 hours ago
Lourdes, who at just 11 already has her own distinct fashion style, was spotted wearing the pair earlier this year before her mother managed to get her ...


New season style
Dudley News, UK - Oct 3, 2008
Work out your wardrobe plans with Xtra's guide to the autumn/winter season's biggest trends. Redundant summer wardrobe on your hands? ...


City of bold shoulders
Chicago Tribune, United States - Sep 29, 2008
Amethyst, mustard, autumn pastels and winter florals—September's most colorful fashion stories were overshadowed by black-and-white economic issues the past ...


Daily Mail

What not to wear... anything from footballer Ronaldo's boutique
Daily Mail, UK - 18 hours ago
By Daily Mail Reporter Cristiano Ronaldos' metrosexual high-maintenance fashion style is both ridiculed and admired in equal measures. ...

Fashion-Style - Google News

Fashion Articles Home Page | Fashion Articles Site Map | CSnet7.com | Wedding Source
Coffee | Fashion | Landscaping and Gardening | Hairstyles | Beauty | Health | CShroeder | Gifts
© 2006 EZmatic.com