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bottlenose dolphin

/ ˈbɒtəlˌnəʊz /

noun

  1. any dolphin of the genus Tursiops , esp T. truncatus , some of which have been kept in captivity and trained to perform tricks

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Other North Atlantic cetaceans, including harbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins, may be facing similar pressures.

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The bottlenose dolphin, known as Reggie to locals, was first spotted in the bay earlier this year and has become a regular visitor - to the excitement of residents and tourists.

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A common dolphin calf was killed by four bottlenose dolphins in New Quay.

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According to The Dolphin Company's website, species held at the park include bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, sea lions, penguins, harbour seals, birds and reptiles.

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

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