Australian snubfin dolphin

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The Australian snubfin dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni) is a species of dolphin found in the coastal waters of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Dolphins are toothed whales belonging to the mammal family Delphinidae, with some also found in river dolphin families.1

Most dolphins are small, typically under 3 meters (10 feet) long, with streamlined bodies and beak-like snouts. They are known for their intelligence and social behavior. The Australian snubfin dolphin is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), indicating it is at risk of extinction.1

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dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), and the Australian snubfin dolphin (O. heinsohni). The most vulnerable dolphins include the Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) and the Indus river dolphin (P. minor), which are classified as endangered species, and the Atlantic humpbacked dolphin
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dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), and the Australian snubfin dolphin (O. heinsohni). The most vulnerable dolphins include the Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) and the Indus river dolphin (P. minor), which are classified as endangered species, and the Atlantic humpbacked dolphin
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