Jeff Ricker wrote:
> Now my question (inspired by Stephen): what is the difference between
> dolphins and porpoises? I know that there is one, but I can't remember.
According to the website maintained by the North Carolina Aquariums at
<http://www.aquariums.state.nc.us/ata/porpoise.htm>:
"In general, porpoises are smaller and plumper
than dolphins, rarely reaching lengths of more
than 6 feet and weights of more than 300
pounds. They have a rounded head and a small,
triangular dorsal fin. Porpoises lack the "beak"
characteristic of most dolphins, having a blunt
snout instead."
>From the high desert, but apparently inspired by the early monsoons,
Sue
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