Here's a quick guide to what sets dolphins and porpoises apart
Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on dolphins and porpoises.
What is the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise?
How many species of dolphins are found in the world?
How many species of porpoises are found in the world?
How many species of dolphins are found in India?
How many species of porpoises are found in India?
Are dolphins and porpoises related?
About the contributors
Wenzel Pinto
is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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