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Top 10 Largest Dolphin Species in the World

Get to know the largest dolphin species on our planet—wondrous sea mammals famous for their magnitude, speed, and intellect.

Sheetal Kumari | May 21, 2025 / 18:17 IST
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Orca (Killer Whale): The largest of dolphin species, orcas are up to 32 feet long. They're strong, communal, and oceanic top predators. (Image: Canva)
Orca (Killer Whale): The largest of dolphin species, orcas are up to 32 feet long. They're strong, communal, and oceanic top predators. (Image: Canva)
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False Killer Whale: Elegant black dolphin up to 20 feet in length. Although called the False Killer Whale, it's not closely associated with orcas. (Image: Canva)
False Killer Whale: Elegant black dolphin up to 20 feet in length. Although called the false killer whale, it's not closely associated with orcas. (Image: Canva)
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Pilot Whale (Long-Finned): Long-finned pilot whales grow to approximately 20 feet. They're also characterized by their close family units and ability to dive deep. (Image: Canva)
Pilot Whale (Long-Finned): Long-finned pilot whales grow to approximately 20 feet. They're also characterized by their close family units and ability to dive deep. (Image: Canva)
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Pilot Whale (Short-Finned): A little shorter than the long-finned relatives, short-finned pilot whales grow to 18 feet and inhabit warmer oceans. (Image: Canva)
Pilot Whale (Short-Finned): A little shorter than the long-finned relatives, short-finned pilot whales grow to 18 feet and inhabit warmer oceans. (Image: Canva)
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Risso's Dolphin: Highly distinguishable due to their scarred appearance, Risso's dolphins grow to 13 feet and prefer deep offshore waters. (Image: Canva)
Risso's Dolphin: Highly distinguishable due to their scarred appearance, Risso's dolphins grow to 13 feet and prefer deep offshore waters. (Image: Canva)
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Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin: Bigger than the usual bottlenose, it attains a length of 10.5 feet and inhabits tropical and coastal waters. (Image: Canva)
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin: Bigger than the usual bottlenose, it attains a length of 10.5 feet and inhabits tropical and coastal waters. (Image: Canva)
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Bottlenose Dolphin: Possibly the most recognized dolphin species, it attains a length of 13 feet and is famous for its intelligence and friendly nature. (Image: Canva)
Bottlenose Dolphin: Possibly the most recognized dolphin species, it attains a length of 13 feet and is famous for its intelligence and friendly nature. (Image: Canva)
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin: Attaining a length of 7.5 feet, this dolphin is spotted and playful and inhabits warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. (Image: Canva)
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin: Attaining a length of 7.5 feet, this dolphin is spotted and playful and inhabits warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. (Image: Canva)
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Amazon River Dolphin: Also referred to as the pink dolphin, it measures 8 feet and is found in freshwater rivers in South America. (Image: Canva)
Amazon River Dolphin: Also referred to as the pink dolphin, it measures 8 feet and is found in freshwater rivers in South America. (Image: Canva)
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Striped Dolphin: Striped dolphins can grow up to 9 feet in length. They are swift swimmers that leap and splash close to the ocean surface. (Image: Canva)
Striped Dolphin: Striped dolphins can grow up to 9 feet in length. They are swift swimmers that leap and splash close to the ocean surface. (Image: Canva)

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