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Dolphin mothers teach their dolphins what is healthy and safe to eat. Learn about dolphin diets and why feeding wild dolphins is not a good idea.
What should dolphins eat?
A baby dolphin is called a calf. After being born, a calf stays with its mother for three to six years.
Baby dolphins drink their mothers' milk. Mother dolphins teach their calves to catch fish. Fish are a healthy meal for dolphins!
Feeding Wild Dolphins
Wild dolphins should eat only foods they find in nature. People should never feed wild dolphins because this can cause dolphins and humans to get hurt.
Dolphins looking for food from people may swim close to boats. This can cause dolphins to get hurt by being hit by boats, cut by motors, or caught in fishing line. Feeding dolphins is also dangerous for people. Dolphins may come too close and bite people who try to feed them. Feeding dolphins is against the law.
Activity: Tell a Story with Photos: Can you use these photos to tell a story about why it can be dangerous to feed wild dolphins?
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