Dolphins

CEBU, Philippines - Do you know what a dolphin is? A dolphin looks like a very large fish but it is not a fish. It does not have scales like a fish. It does not breathe through gills. It breathes through a hole on top of its head. Fish are cold when you touch them. Dolphins are warm.

A dolphin is a mammal like cats, dogs and people. It has warm blood. It cannot breathe under water. Like other mammals, its female gives milk to its babies.

A dolphin is a special mammal. Like the whale, it is a mammal that lives only in water. It cannot live out of the water. It can swim under water for a long time. It comes to the surface only to breathe. The dolphin is also special in another way. It is very smart and friendly. It can perform tricks and is always very playful.