Description This bottlenose dolphin replica is part of our large range of Australian Animal replicas. Collect them all! The scientific name for a bottlenose dolphin is Tursiops truncatus. Teaching ideas for a bottlenose dolphin replica Research the biology and ecology of bottlenose dolphins. – What do they eat? – Are there any migration patterns? – Do they hunt in packs or singularly? – How long can they dive for? – What are the differences between the different types of dolphins in the world? Listen to dolphin calls and compare them to whale songs. Research bottlenose dolphin’s distribution and plot these on a classroom map. Discuss echolocation in dolphins, bats and more. You can model echolocation using Lego Robotics too. Create a wall mural of the dolphins in their natural habitat. Have students make a diorama or a science poster on bottlenose dolphins. School science visit The Deep Blue Ocean Science Show
