英文海豚的科普介绍.pptVIP

The Marine Smurfs--Dolpins  Marine biology Main Contents Brief introduction Relationships with humans Threats (Natural threats Human threats) Brief introduction Taxonomy Distribution and Migration Worldwide in temperate and tropical waters Surface Characteristics COLOR: varies, light gray to slate gray on the upper part of the body, pinkish gray on the belly. FINS AND FLUKE: high and falcate (curved), located near the middle of the back, broad and curved with a deep median notch. Length and Weight: 8-12 feet (2.5-3.8 m), 1,430 pounds (650 kg) Behavior Dolphins are often regarded as one of Earths most intelligent animals. Social behavior: social, living in pods of up to a dozen individuals. Feeding: Fish and squid, other marine Mammals, coordinated efforts Relationships with humans Mythology: Ancient Greeks Therapy: animal-assisted therapy for psychological problems and developmental disabilities Military:A number of militaries have employed dolphins for various purposes from finding mines to rescuing lost or trapped humans. Threats Natural threats few natural enemies a few of the larger sharks are a potential risk suffer from a wide variety of diseases and parasites Threats Human threats face an uncertain future pesticides, heavy metals, plastics, and other industrial and agricultural pollutants collisions with boats, especially their propellers Various fishing methods Be killed in harpoon or drive hunts, but Dolphin meat is high in mercury, and may thus pose a health danger to humans when consumed. Protect Wild Dolphin We should protect dolphin. Save Japan Dolphins stop the killing Thank You! LOGO *