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Dalls Porpoise/Porpoise/Dolphin

Dalls porpoises are a robust porpoise that have a black and white body and a short dorsal fin. They are very fast swimmers, known as the "ferrari's" of the oceans. They have reached speeds of 35mph for short distances. They are indeed porpoises not dolphins, the difference is in the shape of there teeth not whether they have a beak or not. Porpoises have a spade shaped tooth where dolphins are conical. Dalls porpoise when they surface leave a typical 'rooster tail' splash. They are a pelagic species that live in colder waters but have a vast range where they are seen.
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A close up look at the typical "roostertail" splash they make when surfacing.
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A close up look at the typical "roostertail" splash they make when surfacing.

  • A curious Dall's Porpoise comes alongside for a closer look at us.
  • Dall's Porpoise look like mini killer whales are also known as the Ferrari's of the sea for their fast speeds.
  • A full body image of the Dall's Porpoise shows its robustness and efficientness below the surface.
  • A Dalls' Porpoise leaves its trademark "roostertail" splash as it comes to the surface.
  • In the very instant they surface, they exhale and inhale in just a split second.
  • They are a very fast porpoise able to attain speeds over 25 mph.
  • They exhale completely just moments before and during their surfacing.
  • They rarely if ever leave the surface or leap out of the water,  unless being chased by their predators the Orca.
  • A curious Dall's Porpoise comes alongside for a closer look at us.
  • Moments before it breaks the barrier.
  • A Dalls' Porpoise leaves its trademark "roostertail" splash as it comes to the surface.
  • A Dall's Porpoise just beneath the surface of the water.
  • A Dalls' Porpoise leaves its trademark "roostertail" splash as it comes to the surface.
  • A Dalls' Porpoise leaves its trademark "roostertail" splash as it comes to the surface.
  • A pair of Dall's race along the surface of the water chasing after baitfish.
  • A curious Dall's Porpoise comes alongside for a closer look at us.
  • A pair of Dall's along the surface.
  • A close up look at the typical "roostertail" splash they make when surfacing.
  • A Dall's Porpoise moments after it surfaces for a breath of fresh air.
  • Dall's Porpoise race along the surface as they chase their prey.
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