“Dolphin” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that dolphins are animals that live in the sea, and learn how they breathe, swim, and what they eat
💬 What kind of creature is a dolphin?
Dolphins are animals that live in the sea. Their bodies are smooth and shaped for gliding. Their backs are gray, and their bellies are a little lighter in color.
🤔 What shape does the dolphin's body look like?
💬 Dolphins breathe
Dolphins come up above the sea to breathe. They have a breathing hole on top of their heads. After they breathe, they dive back into the sea.
🤔 Where is the dolphin breathing?
💬 Dolphins are good swimmers
Dolphins have fins. They move their tail fin to go forward. They can swim quickly and smoothly.
🤔 Where are the fins that dolphins use when they swim?
💬 What dolphins eat
Dolphins eat small fish. They sometimes eat squid, too. They look for food in the sea.