Newborn
* Dolphins are born tail-first after a gestation period of 10-18 months.
* They are typically 3-4 feet long and weigh 20-30 pounds.
* Newborn dolphins are completely dependent on their mothers for food and protection.
Infant
* Dolphins begin to swim on their own within a few days of birth.
* They start to take solid food at around 6 months old, but they continue to nurse from their mothers until they are about 2 years old.
* Infants stay close to their mothers and learn from them how to survive in the wild.
Juvenile
* Dolphins reach juvenile status at around 3 years old.
* They are now able to swim long distances and hunt for their own food.
* Juveniles begin to socialize with other dolphins and form pods.
Adult
* Dolphins reach adulthood at around 10 years old.
* They are now fully mature and capable of reproducing.
* Adult dolphins typically live for 20-50 years in the wild.
Life Cycle
Dolphins have a relatively long lifespan compared to other mammals. Some species of dolphins, such as the bottlenose dolphin, have been known to live for over 50 years in the wild.
The dolphin's life cycle can be divided into three main stages:
* The juvenile stage: This stage lasts from birth to about 10 years of age. During this time, dolphins grow rapidly and learn how to survive in the wild.
* The adult stage: This stage lasts from about 10 years of age to about 30 years of age. During this time, dolphins reach sexual maturity and begin to reproduce.
* The老年阶段:This stage lasts from about 30 years of age to death. During this time, dolphins begin to slow down and may experience health problems.
Dolphins are social animals and live in groups called pods. Pods can range in size from a few individuals to over 100 dolphins. Dolphins communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations and body language.
Dolphins are intelligent animals and are capable of learning new things. They have been known to use tools, cooperate with each other, and even solve problems. Dolphins are also very playful animals and enjoy interacting with each other and with humans.