Definitions
- Referring to a small, intelligent marine mammal that is known for its playful behavior. - Talking about a friendly and social creature that often interacts with humans. - Describing a fast and agile swimmer that can jump high out of the water.
- Referring to a large, aquatic mammal that lives in the ocean. - Talking about a majestic and powerful creature that can communicate over long distances. - Describing a slow and deliberate swimmer that can dive deep into the ocean.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are aquatic mammals.
- 2Both breathe air through blowholes on top of their heads.
- 3Both are highly intelligent and social creatures.
- 4Both have a streamlined body shape that helps them swim efficiently.
- 5Both are important parts of the ocean ecosystem.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Whales are much larger than dolphins.
- 2Appearance: Dolphins have a sleek and slender body shape, while whales have a more robust and bulky appearance.
- 3Behavior: Dolphins are known for their playful and social behavior, while whales are more solitary and less interactive with humans.
- 4Swimming speed: Dolphins are faster and more agile swimmers than whales.
- 5Vocalization: Whales are known for their complex and far-reaching vocalizations, while dolphins have a higher-pitched and more varied range of sounds.
Remember this!
Dolphin and whale are both aquatic mammals that breathe air through blowholes on top of their heads. However, they differ in size, appearance, behavior, swimming speed, and vocalization. Dolphins are smaller, more playful, and faster swimmers, while whales are larger, more solitary, and slower swimmers. Additionally, whales are known for their complex vocalizations, while dolphins have a higher-pitched and more varied range of sounds.
