Facts about Long-beaked Common Dolphin

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   Calves of long-beaked common dolphins are born after a gestation period of approximately 10 to 11 months, with nursing continuing for 3 to 4 years.

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   Whistles and clicks produced by long-beaked common dolphins reach frequencies up to 130 kilohertz, enabling sophisticated echolocation and social communication in murky coastal waters.

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   Long-beaked common dolphins inhabit coastal and offshore waters from approximately 50 degrees north to 50 degrees south latitude across multiple ocean basins worldwide.

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   The long-beaked common dolphin reaches sexual maturity between 5 and 12 years of age, with females typically reproducing every 2 to 3 years throughout their lifespan.

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   Groups of long-beaked common dolphins typically contain 10 to 30 individuals, though aggregations in rich feeding areas can exceed 100 members.

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   Beaks of long-beaked common dolphins contain approximately 200 teeth combined in both upper and lower jaws for gripping small fish and squid.

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