Common Dolphin
The Common Dolphin is found in the temperate and tropical waters of every ocean. Their diet is relatively varied. It feeds on gregarious and...moreDusky Dolphin
The Dusky Dolphin is a quick and energetic swimmer. In South Africa, these dolphins go up to Walvis Bay in April to mate and give birth and ...moreFinless Porpoise
The Finless Porpoise is a coastal and fluvial species found off South Africa. Its general colouring is a pale grey, often with a bluish tint...moreFrasers Dolphin
Fraser's Dolphin is uniformly distributed throughout the open sea in the Indian and Pacific oceans. They have an aggressive way of swimming...moreHeavisides Dolphin
This species of Dolphin is considered rare. It lives off western coasts of southern Africa (up to1 600 km of shoreline), from the Cape of Go...moreHumpback Dolphin
This species of dolphin is generally gregarious and moves in groups of six to nine individuals, and sometimes up to 20. It measures between ...moreMarine Mammals of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most incredible destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals. The waters surrounding Southern Africa boast ...moreRissos Dolphin
Risso's Dolphin is found all over, but mostly in deep temperate and tropical waters. Due to its dentition, Risso's Dolphin feeds mostly on c...moreSouthern Elephant Seal
A few stragglers find their way to South Africa each year, and may join fur seal colonies. Isolated bulls sometimes flatten fur-seals female...moreStriped Dolphin
This dolphin is found in temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters around the world. The Striped Dolphin often jumps acrobatically out of ...more