All you need to know about this marine mammal
Are Indian Ocean humpback dolphins solitary?
No, they live in large groups (also called pods).
How do Indian Ocean humpback dolphins navigate?
They rely on echolocation which means they use sound to detect things in their surroundings.
What is the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin's IUCN status?
Endangered
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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