bottlenose dolphin

British

/ ˈbɒtəlˌnəʊz /

noun

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

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