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Dolphins protect themselves by swimming in pods. Dolphins also take care of each other when one might be sick or injured. Dolphins help each other because they need to be strong as a group.
Additional Information: The Dolphin in general doesn't have many predators, outside of man. But there are a few natural marine predators, and young Dolphins are at risk, more so than adults. Dolphins use their pod numbers, and constant movement to confuse predators, plus the more eyes watching for predators the better. They will also use vocalizations, such as whistles, and clicks to warn others, once a predator is sighted. They have extremely good eyesight, are quick, agile swimmers, and will often flee a predator. But they are also fiercely protective of pod mates, and will defend the young or infirm of their pod. The Bottle-nose Dolphin is known for using an aggressive defense, usually against an attacking shark. They will use their nose to ram the shark, trying to batter the underbelly of the shark, making quick strikes with their snouts. While others try to distract the shark, smacking it with their tails, and darting in to land quick jabs, and dart back away. Most times the shark will swim away. Repeated blows to the sharks soft underbelly can cause serious internal trauma, and even death. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
They use their sharp noses. The noses are so hard that they can hit a shark and the shark will run away.
They use their dorsal fin to inflict cuts and they can punch enemies with their nose.
Flee (they are very fast swimmers)
Fight (they are very strong and can inflict severe damage if they but their aggressors with their snouts)
Dolphins use their snouts to ram sharks.
Sonar. Thats how they scare away sharks
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∙ 12y agoDolphins defend themselves with their nose.
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∙ 14y agoA dolphin defends its self from predators by making loud and obnoxious clicks to distract and confuse the predator, giving it time to get away.
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∙ 13y agoWhen a predator threats to attack it the headbutt them with there head
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∙ 12y agodolphins live in family groups so they defend themselves by working as a team against danger or a predator which are mostly sharks.
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∙ 14y agoBy head butting and biting the predator.
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∙ 12y agoThey make a circle and breath!
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How does a dolphin protect itself from danger?
a dolphin protects itself by when a predator is there, for example a hammerhead shark they would use there teamwork to kill their predator.
How does a dolphin protect its self?
Dolphins run away from it's predators
Why does a snail pull its body inside its shell when it is in danger?
to protect its self
How do tadpoles protect they self?
i think they sense danger coming to them and they hide
Why is bottle nose dolphin females and children more vulnrable to prediters than male dolphins?
Often a female dolphin is smaller and does not have as much strength as a male dolphin. Baby dolphins (known as calves) cannot protect themselves just like a human baby cannot protect itself. A mother with a calf would want to protect its calf if in danger and thus will put its own life in danger as well.
How do turtles protect its self from predators?
turtles use their claw and shell to protect them also the shell lets it hide and the claw can protect from danger :-)
How does a rhino protect itself from danger?
it lowers its horn and charges
What is the biggest danger for dolphin?
people
How does a Blackbird protect itself from danger?
A blackbrid can protect itself from danger by
What is the unique characteristics of the kangaroo paw that lives in the biome?
it has spiky leaves and it can protect its self from any danger from gettting hurt
Why weapons are made?
Weapons are made to help people do stuff like hunting and for self defense.
Are dolphins in danger?
some dolphins are in danger like the river dolphin but the bottle-nosed dolphin is luckily one that is not on the dangered list
