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Are Porpoises Fish?

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Are Porpoises Fish? Whales, dolphins, and porpoises What’s the difference between dolphins and porpoises? Dolphins and porpoises differ in their faces, fins, and body shapes. Dolphins have longer noses, bigger mouths, more curved dorsal fins, and longer, leaner bodies than porpoises. The Northeastern Offshore Spotted Dolphin, shown here, has a falcate, or sickle-shaped dorsal fin

Are Porpoises Mammals Or Fish?

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Are Porpoises Mammals Or Fish? dolphins, whales Is dolphin a fish or mammal? Dolphins are mammals, not fish Also, dolphins are different than “dolphinfish,” which are also known as mahi-mahi. Like every mammal, dolphins are warm blooded. Unlike fish, who breathe through gills, dolphins breathe air using lungs. Dolphins must make frequent trips to the