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    Dolphins and porpoises are different. But what is the difference between the two?

    Question #67824. Asked by yumchicken. (Jul 04 06 9:03 AM)


    MyAlias

    		Here you will find the major differences.




    Dolphins:

    -Always have cone-shaped teeth
    -Usually have a beak
    -Usually have a hooked or curved dorsal fin (some have no dorsal fin)


    Porpoises:

    -Always have spade-shaped teeth
    -Never have a beak
    -Usually have a dorsal fin shaped like a triangle (some have no dorsal fin)



    http://www.nhm.org/research/mammals/dolporp/dolporp.html

    http://www.nhm.org/research/mammals/dolporp/dolporp.html



    http://www.harmlesslion.com/dolphins/ab_dpw.htm


    This one is the BEST!

    http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/map-dolphins.html

    Jul 04 06, 9:30 AM
    yumchicken

    		Wow. Thanks. I didn't know that.

    Jul 04 06, 11:28 AM
    MyAlias

    		Welcome!

    Jul 04 06, 11:57 AM
    MyAlias

    		Welcome! By the way....Some "Whales" are actually Dolphins.

    Jul 04 06, 11:58 AM

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