British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

BSL Marine Species Glossary - Common Dolphin - definition

Translation:

Hi there, guess where I am? I'm in Falmouth in Cornwall, which is a well known place for wildlife, including the Common Dolphin. The sign COMMON DOLPHIN highlights their colouring: on the top they are dark grey; on their underside, light grey. They also have a yellowy cream pattern on their sides. This 'Counter Shading' helps them hide from predators from above and in the sea. Common Dolphins grow up to 1.5 to 2.5m in length and are well known for their slender beak and long, curved Dorsal Fin. Their bodies are streamlined, which means that they can swim fast. Pods may contain from 2 to 30 dolphins. They communicate with one another using 'Echolocation'. They make clicking noises and this helps them find food and listen to those around them. Conservation Status of the Common Dolphin here in the UK is that they are not under threat, but care is needed to ensure they don't get tangled up in 'Ghost Nets', or injured from collisions with boats and shipping. Common Dolphins can be seen all year round here in Cornwall, but more regularly in the warmer months.

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