Hectors Dolphins are very special because they are one of the smallest dolphins in the world and they can jump up to 20 feet. There are only 8000 in the world.
They are the only dolphin that is loving, kind and caring because they play with seaweed and their favourite game is playing with people and boats.
Food
Their food is Red Cod, Stargazers, Sprat, Yellow-Eyed Mullet and fish. They do not eat plants.
Getting Born
Do you want to know how they get born? They come out tail first.
Home
They live in the harbours of Lyttleton, the South Island and the West Coast.
Enemies
Their enemies are very bad because they can kill them and they are special so we have to be careful. Some are nets, plastic, boats, sharks, killer whales, floating rubbers and rubbish.
All About Adults
Did you know that adult South Island Hectors Dolphins don’t often exceed 1.5 metres in length and weigh between 40 and 60kgs. Males are slightly smaller and lighter then females.
They Look Like
They look like this; rounded black dorsal fin. Their bodies are a distinctive grey with white and black markings and a short snout.
They are the only dolphin that is loving, kind and caring because they play with seaweed and their favourite game is playing with people and boats.
Food
Their food is Red Cod, Stargazers, Sprat, Yellow-Eyed Mullet and fish. They do not eat plants.
Getting Born
Do you want to know how they get born? They come out tail first.
Home
They live in the harbours of Lyttleton, the South Island and the West Coast.
Enemies
Their enemies are very bad because they can kill them and they are special so we have to be careful. Some are nets, plastic, boats, sharks, killer whales, floating rubbers and rubbish.
All About Adults
Did you know that adult South Island Hectors Dolphins don’t often exceed 1.5 metres in length and weigh between 40 and 60kgs. Males are slightly smaller and lighter then females.
They Look Like
They look like this; rounded black dorsal fin. Their bodies are a distinctive grey with white and black markings and a short snout.