Reading: The bottlenose dolphins

WHO IS THE READING ABOUT?

Answer explanation

Its name is attributed to the distinctive shape of its short, wide snout, which resembles a bottle. Additionally, these dolphins are known for their intelligence, sociability, and communication skills, making them one of the most studied and well-known species.

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What color are bottlenose dolphins?

• BLUE

• GREY

• GREEN

• WHITE

Answer explanation

Bottlenose dolphins are grey and communicate using complex vocalizations and body language.

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The groups of dolphins are called------

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Los delfines nariz de botella viven en grupos llamados manadas o "pods" en inglés.

These groups can range in size from a few individuals to several hundred, depending on habitat and food availability.

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Why might dolphins that live in warmer waters be smaller than those in cooler waters?

• They have less food available.

• They need to be smaller to stay cool.

• Warmer waters cause faster growth.

• Their size helps them blend in better.

Answer explanation

Dolphins that live in warmer waters tend to be smaller than those in cooler waters due to several reasons related to environmental factors and biological adaptations.

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Describe in two words the bottlenose dolphin

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Remember: characteristics are adjectives.

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Write words related to ECHOLOCATION

Answer explanation

Echolocation is a biological sound used by several kinds of animals, including dolphins and bats, to navigate and hunt in their environment. You can see this video to undersand in a better way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5tZKFVlto

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Based on the text, why are bottlenose dolphins considered important for their environment?

• • They help balance the ecosystem by eating certain prey and being prey themselves.

• They entertain humans.

• They clean up pollution.

• They control the population of sharks.

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Discuss how human activities might impact the survival of bottlenose dolphins. Provide at least two examples from the text.

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Draw a bottlenose dolphin

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A Fascinating marine mammal

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