Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are a rare species that can be found along South Africa’s east coast. Most people are not familiar with the Humpback Dolphin, which looks quite similar to its better-known cousin, the Bottlenose Dolphin.
The main identification feature of this species is the hump on its back and small dorsal fin. Humpback Dolphins are more robust than Bottlenose Dolphins (they appear to be a little overweight) and have quite long rostrums (noses). They inhabit shallow water and are rarely found in water that is deeper than 20m. This means that they have a very narrow distribution that hugs the coastline. They are often found just behind the breaking waves.
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