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Deutsch Humpback dolphins Hurghada Dolphins in the Red Sea Egypt
Humpback dolphins are the most beautiful dolphins in the Red Sea; they have been sighted off the coasts of many places in Egypt.
The humpback dolphin has been discovered in relatively shallow waters; it can live in the shallow and coastal waters along the west coast and the shores of the Red Sea.
The humpback dolphin's dependence on relatively coastal habitats brings it into close contact with all human activities, but unfortunately this puts it at risk, as it is often in danger of becoming entangled in fishing nets or being hindered by the movement of boats.
The advantage of being close to the beach makes it easy for us humans to see them anywhere on the beach with a bit of luck.
Humpback dolphin appearance/characteristics
Humpback dolphins have a characteristic elongated back hump in the middle of their massive body and a long, slender snout.
They grow to between 2 and 3 meters in length and weigh up to 200 kg. Humpback dolphins come in a range of colors, from brown-grey and light grey to pink and white.
What is life like for a humpback dolphin?
His life is a bit precarious. Humpback dolphins face many dangers and threats in the sea every day, be it the risk of avoiding a fishing net or the swift daring of a fish spear, so that every day is a real fight for dolphins in their attempts to survive.
Humpback dolphin diet | Hurghada Dolphins
Humpback dolphins, like all dolphin species, eat fish, crabs, seals, jellyfish, etc.
It has been confirmed that humpback dolphins are highly adaptable, and this is reflected in their diet.
In some of the famous places where this type of dolphin is found, humpback dolphins have been observed attempting to follow fishing boats daily in search of prey, taking the opportunity to hunt fish that have escaped from fishing nets.
Social behavior patterns of humpback dolphins/reproduction
Humpback dolphins are most often found in groups consisting of 2-6 dolphins.
It also appears that humpback dolphins readily interact with other species in their habitat, and a large number of documented and confirmed research cases have been recorded for each of these interactions with other species, regardless of whether they are peaceful or even aggressive.
Female humpback dolphins reach sexual maturity at 9-10 years of age.
Despite all the research, it is still very unclear how the shy humpback dolphins reproduce and how exactly they give birth to their young.
Humpback dolphin: Its enemies
Sharks are considered the greatest danger to dolphins.
A study conducted to identify and uncover the threats associated with these dolphins proved that all humpback dolphin specimens from which scars were taken showed that these scars were entirely linked to attacks by various shark species. It is believed that great white sharks, tiger sharks, and even bull sharks are the species that certainly pose a major threat to all (small) dolphins.
As with almost all dolphins, accidental entanglement in fishing gear or even attempted bycatch is the main cause of human-induced death in humpback dolphins.
