Here's why it's tricky to give you a weight:
* Many Species: There are over 40 species of dolphins, and their size and weight vary significantly.
* Individual Variation: Like humans, dolphins of the same species can have different weights depending on age, sex, health, and geographic location.
For example:
* A common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) can weigh between 80-170 pounds.
* A bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) can weigh between 200-1,500 pounds.
* A killer whale (Orcinus orca), which is technically a dolphin, can weigh between 4,000-10,000 pounds.
So, to answer your question, you'd need to know the specific species of dolphin you're interested in.