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COMMERSON'S DOLPHIN
Behavior

 

BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION
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For the most part, Commerson's dolphins in the wild are visible only when they are at the surface, so it is inherently challenging to document and study dolphin behavior.

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SOCIAL STRUCTURE
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Commerson's dolphins are typically found alone or in small groups of two to three individuals.

Other observers report groups of 2 to 15, 20 to 30, and on rare occasion, groups of 100 or more Commerson's swimming together.

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SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
1.

Little is known about Commerson's dolphin movements from one area to another. Seasonal movement may be due to food availability.

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