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Pan-tropical spotted dolphins and Spinner dolphins in mixed groups numbering in the thousands, keep us company during the long passage.
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Pan-tropical spotted dolphins and Spinner dolphins in mixed groups numbering in the thousands, keep us company during the long passage.
PBS - The Voyage of the Odyssey - Track the Voyage - MALDIVES
Pan-tropical spotted dolphins and Spinner dolphins in mixed groups numbering in the thousands, keep us company during the long passage.
Photo :
Chris Johnson
This afternoon we spotted a small group of Rough-toothed dolphins (
Steno bredanensis
). This is only the second time we have observed this poorly known, offshore species. They don't appear particularly fond of bow riding, but dart around just below the surface demonstrating a distinctive 'skimming' behavior. Rough-toothed dolphins are distinctive from most other species because of their high, wide dorsal fin, there pinkish-white sides and white lips, however, there most distinctive feature is the head - there is no crease between the melon and the beak. The narrow, conical head and large eye is unique to this species and gives it a somewhat reptilian appearance.
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