Dolphin Evolution
Cetaceans and dolphins, in consequence, descend from a terrestrial ancestor which after a slow evolution process returned to live in the ocean.
Commerson’s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii)
The Commerson’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) has two subspecies separated by a long distance, one in the southern cone of the American continent and the other in the Kerguelen Islands.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus)
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is the most researched dolphin species in the world. It is common in dolphinariums around the world.
Burrunan Dolphin (Tursiops australis)
The Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis) is the latest species of dolphins discovered, and it is part of the family of bottlenose dolphins.
Australian Snubfin Dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni)
The Australian snubfin dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni) is native to Australian waters and performs a unique behavior sometimes spitting jets of water when it is feeding.