A female common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) with her calf surface at Newport Beach, California, USA

by marlin harms

Sometimes when I’m birdwatching

Silly dolphin, that's not what the hunter's nets are for!

Ohmygosh, I finally did something for Mermay! Snares is @stankychee's skeleshark boi~

Common dolphin Delphinus delphis

Observed by leo_in_merimbula

Common Dolphins off Dana Point CA, USA May 21 2023. Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Watching.

Out of all the animals I've studied and illustrated, dolphins have left the strongest impression on me. Although I didn't know much about them at first, I'm now captivated by their unique shapes and vibrant colors. Learning about these creatures has been a truly delightful experience.

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

The Long-Beaked Common Dolphin has been a topic of controversy in the past, as it was initially believed to be the same species as the Short Beaked Common Dolphin. However, they are now recognized as distinct species within the same family (Delphinidae). These dolphins are likely the most widespread species in the world.

This particular subspecies is exclusively found close to the shores of Africa and is larger and heavier than its counterparts that are found in various locations around the world.

_________________________________________ Credits: Jefferson, T.A., Webber, M.A., and Pitman, R.L. (2015). Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. Academic Press. Perrin, W.F., Würsig, B.G., and Thewissen, J.G.M. (eds.) (2009). Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Academic Press. Long-Beaked Common Dolphin __________________________________________ Thank you all for your positive response to my previous posts on animal awareness. Your support means a lot to me. If you find my content valuable, please consider sharing, liking, and subscribing. Your actions can help spread awareness and promote conservation efforts. Additionally, if you would like to support the project financially, I am preparing some products that I will share in the near future. Thank you again for your support!"

[ID: A render of a common dolphin from the game Wildlife Park 2. End ID.]

Common dolphin from the Wildlife Park series (2003-)

By Alexander Safonov

page 71 is here! Ava is..... not having a good time. Ava’s dolphin species (delphinus delphis) is accustomed to living in deep oceanic waters, and they do poorly in captivity - which is why you never see them in marine parks despite them being the most common dolphin in the world (hence their name - Common Dolphins!)

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Dolphin Training - The Gabbiano

Endless Ocean, Nintendo Wii

i aim to be the only person to see the limit an eo1 dolphin can reach with its training... i will achieve this some day, mark my words

Sometimes when I’m birdwatching

I know I'm late to the TC reread, sorry. Sorry. Will a splashy friend help?

And here's today's illustration, a long beaked common dolphin. This is probably my favorite dolphin to work on out of all of them. Just like with the striped dolphin, I look forward to working on these guys again. The amount of variety within both long beaked and short beaked forms is impressive. That and there's so many examples of individuals with color mutations that I'd love to draw in the future.

New little sculpture! Steadily getting a little better at these. Tried making a little Common Dolphin this time (it fits in the palm of my hand)

Common dolphin surface sequence

Even the simplest thing can be a surprisingly subject. Dolphins repeat this sequence continuously while they travel, and it's just incredibly cool to see them.

Common dolphin Delphinus delphis

Observed by conservationwithkirsty, CC BY-NC

Common dolphins are possessed of a highly complex pattern, and many variations are known to occur throughout the near-cosmopolitan range of the "species." This individual is hyper-pigmented, exhibiting incomplete melanism.