Cheetahs and Dolphins Dolphins physical adaptations Dolphins have

Cheetahs and Dolphins

Dolphins physical adaptations § Dolphins have blubber which is a layer of fat under the skin. The blubber keeps the dolphin warm under the water. § Dolphins have excellent eye sight, which helps look for food. § Dolphins have a blow hole that helps them breath. They can hold their breath up to 30 min.

Dolphins behavioral adaptations § Dolphins swim together so they don’t lose each other or their babies. This is called a pod. § Dolphins use clicking sounds to locate mates and keep in contact with their pod and their babies. It also helps them to hunt for food. They make a noise, and if it bounces back, then they have located their food.

Cheetahs physical adaptations § The cheetahs spotted coat allows it to highly blend into dry grasses, which helps it hunt for prey. § Cheetahs cannot retract its claws, an adaptation to help maintain traction. § The cheetah is built for speed. Flexible spine, deep chest, long tail for balance, and muscular legs.

Cheetahs behavioral adaptations § Cheetahs bring home live antelopes so the cubs can learn how to chase and catch. § Cheetahs are a solitary animal. Sometimes a male will accompany a female for a short while after mating, but most often the female is alone with her cubs.

Cool Facts § Pink dolphins are endangered. They might become extinct like the dinosaurs, because some humans are eating them! § Cheetahs don’t roar like lions they purr, hiss, whine, and growl. The most common sound is a bird like chirping sound.