Bottlenose Dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are known for their intelligence and friendly behavior. These mammals live in tropical oceans and other warm waters around the world. In order to breath, bottlenose dolphins must swim to the surface of the water to get air and do so two to three times a minute. These dolphins feed on bottom-dwelling fish, shrimp, and squid. Like the orca whale, bottlenose dolphins also travel in groups and communicate and hunt using echolocation.
Listen to the squeaks and whistles this dolphin makes while communicating.
California Sea Otters
California sea otters are found in California along the Pacific coast. They are best known for their fur coats and floating on their backs. A sea otter's fur is special because it is water resistant which allows the sea otter to stay dry and warm in cold water. The California sea otter spends the majority of its time in the water while sometimes seeking land for sleep or rest. This mammal feeds on clams, mussels, sea urchins, crabs, squid, octopuses, and fish.