* No official record-keeping: There isn't a recognized organization that tracks and verifies the highest dolphin jumps.
* Variability in jumping: Dolphins jump for different reasons (play, hunting, communication). Their jump height can vary based on factors like species, age, health, and environmental conditions.
* Difficulty in measuring: Accurately measuring a dolphin's jump height in the wild is challenging.
However, we can say that dolphins are incredible jumpers:
* Common jump heights: Dolphins are known to jump high enough to clear boats and other objects in the water. Some species, like the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, can jump up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) high.
* Impressive displays: Dolphins in captivity have been observed performing impressive jumps and acrobatics, but these are often trained behaviors and may not reflect their natural jumping capabilities.
While we can't pinpoint a specific highest jump, it's clear that dolphins are capable of soaring high above the water's surface!