Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Dolphin, White Sided, Hand Painted, Rubber Marine Mammal, Realistic Toy Figure, Model, Gift, 5" CH267 BB124

Pacific white-sided dolphins, known for the distinct coloring that give them their name, are a playful and highly social marine mammal. They are also sometimes known as the hook fin  porpoise  because of their large, curved dorsal fin, though they are not technically porpoises. In the United States, Pacific white-sided dolphins live off the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. They can be seen traveling in schools of thousands, but group sizes are usually between 10 and 100 animals. These extremely playful dolphins are often seen œbow riding  (swimming near the front part of a ship) and jumping, somersaulting, or even spinning in the air. Pacific white-sided dolphins in the United States are not endangered or threatened, but they are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. A primary threat to Pacific white-sided dolphins is entanglement in fishing gear, such as gillnets and trawls. The Atlantic white-sided dolphin gets its name from the distinctive white stripe on its side, which starts just below the dorsal fin and runs into a yellow/ochre blaze continuing onto the tailstock which is easily seen when the animal is bow-riding or porpoising. They are quite stocky little dolphins with short stubby beaks yet a relatively large dorsal fin. These little dolphins are perhaps more shy and less demonstrative than other dolphins, but they ™re just as capable of performing impressive leaps and breaches. They are fast swimmers and will occasionally bow-ride. Usually found in pods of anything between two and 50 individuals it is not uncommon to see much larger pods (hundreds or even thousands of dolphins) where they have found dense concentrations of food. Atlantic white-sided dolphins are pretty sociable and are known to associate with a variety of other species. Collectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion.