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bottlenose

American  
[bot-l-nohz] / ˈbɒt lˌnoʊz /

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Etymology

Origin of bottlenose

First recorded in 1540–50; bottle 1 + nose

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The mammals are: the bottlenose dolphin, the brown hare, the European hedgehog, the grey seal, the pine martin and the red fox.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

The Navy has previously trained External link bottlenose dolphins and sea lions, chiefly for reconnaissance and recovering objects like undersea mines.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

Other mammal species that have since been infected include skunks, domestic cats, bottlenose dolphins, harbor seals, foxes, mountain lions and coyotes.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2025

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said crews first tried to herd the bottlenose dolphin out of Skeeter Island Creek in Cape May Court House, where it was first reported May 16.

From Seattle Times May 25, 2024

Look'ee sir, there's Tripp, for instance, dear old bottlenose Ben, she smiles on him and suffers him to bear her fan, misfortunate dog!

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Farnol, Jeffery

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