Quiz: Dolphins

Bulletin of 10 September 2026

Dolphins belong to which broader taxonomic group?
Answer
Cetaceans.
How do dolphins drink water?
Answer
Dolphins do not drink water at all; instead, they get all the moisture they need from the food they eat.
Which sensory system do dolphins primarily use to locate and identify objects underwater?
Answer
Echolocation.
World Dolphin Day is celebrated annually on what date?
Answer
12 September.
In The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, what message do dolphins famously communicate before leaving Earth?
Answer
So long, and thanks for all the fish.

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