Food
Carnivore
Dolphins eat fish and squid.
Meat eater
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Dolphin Facts for Kids: D Is for Dolphin
Dolphins are mammals, so they swim up to the surface to breathe air. They talk to each other with clicks and whistles. Here are easy dolphin facts for kids: what dolphins eat, how big they grow, what a baby dolphin is called and where dolphins live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter D.
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Carnivorediet
Calfbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Dolphins
Two more true facts about the dolphin that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Dolphin”
Dolphin starts with the letter D. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Each dolphin has its own whistle, like a name.
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One more fact
Dolphins sleep with half of their brain at a time.
Act it outMove like a dolphin for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter D in “Dolphin”.
Ask a questionWhat would a dolphin eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Dolphin Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the dolphin, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A dolphin is 2 to 4 m (6.5 to 13 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Dolphins live for about 20 to 50 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby dolphin is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Pod
A group of dolphins is called a pod.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
Dolphins are found in oceans and some rivers worldwide.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Dolphins are mammals, so they swim up to the surface to breathe air. They talk to each other with clicks and whistles.
Dolphin is a mammalLetter
D is for dolphin
Dolphin has 7 letters and starts with D.
Say: Dolphin
Quick quiz
Dolphin Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Dolphin Coloring Page: Letter D Worksheet
Done reading about the dolphin? Print the free letter D sheet, say “D is for dolphin” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase DLowercase dTracing practiceFind the D animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Dolphin Questions Kids Ask
Dolphins eat fish and squid. That makes the dolphin a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A dolphin is 2 to 4 m (6.5 to 13 ft) long.
Dolphins live for about 20 to 50 years.
A baby dolphin is called a calf.
A group of dolphins is called a pod.
Dolphins live in oceans and some rivers worldwide. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The dolphin is a mammal. Dolphins are mammals, so they swim up to the surface to breathe air. They talk to each other with clicks and whistles.
Dolphin starts with the letter D. Say it slowly and listen for the D sound at the start.
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