Dolphin Quest ( General) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the big switch?

A

Hoku and Liho go to 2, while the others are in 3

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2
Q

How do you usually do the big switch?

A

All are in 3
HL in 4, move to MP
Others to 4
HL to 2

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3
Q

Lono

A

35, blue, god of harvest, New years

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4
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Hoku

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*29, yellow, March 30th. Full brother is lIho

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5
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Kolohe

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*26, brown, 2nd largest, Nainoa is 1/2 brother, same father, July 12th

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6
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Liho

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25, green, Jan 22nd, Hoku is brother

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7
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Nai Noa

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23*, Halloween, red, 1/2 brother is Kolohe

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8
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Hua

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*12, orange, easter

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9
Q

Where are they found in the wild?

A

Within the Atlantic ocean, from Nova Scotia to Patagonia

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10
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Average size

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7-9 feet, 400 lbs average

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11
Q

When sexually mature

A

males: 10-13
Females:8-10

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12
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Pregnancy time

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12 months

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13
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How long do they nurse?

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1.5-2 years

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14
Q

How long does the baby stay with it’s mom

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3-6 years

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15
Q

How do they sleep?

A

uni-hemispheric slow-wave sleep. One half enters a sleep state, the other maintains visual and auditory awareness. Allows for breathing and watching for predators

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16
Q

Do all the dolphins get along

A

Like all social creatures, dolphins have social hieirchies. just like us, they don’t all get along all the time. While their compatibility can vary, the animals can interact safely and comfortably.