Vacationing in a tropical area surrounded by dolphins is a dream come true. Being able to see these beautiful, intelligent mammals in person is an unforgettable experience. To help prepare you for your dolphin tour, here is some trivia you can tell fellow dolphin lovers.

Facts You Never Knew About Dolphins

1. They Can See Through Objects

X-ray vision is an imaginary superpower from cartoons—or is it? Dolphins can “see” through objects with sonar. Using sound pulses to determine distance and faraway objects actually allows them to detect what lies behind an obstacle.

2. Dolphins Are Whales

Both dolphins and whales are part of the same general family known as cetaceans. In fact, a killer whale, as a toothed whale, is considered a type of dolphin. Speaking of family, these mammals tend to stick together in pods as large as 1,000 members.

3. Dolphins Are Very Sensitive

The senses of a dolphin are highly developed. Not only do they use echolocation under water, but they also have excellent eyesight in and out of water. Their hearing is also top-notch: They can hear frequencies 10 times better than humans. However, they have no sense of smell.

4. Dolphins Have Few Enemies

Dolphins themselves are carnivorous, mostly eating fish and invertebrates. Very few other sea creatures hunt the dolphin in return. Their greatest threats are people and pollution. Fishing gear can entangle dolphins, drowning them, and plastics in the ocean are the foremost danger for these animals.

For the adventure of a lifetime, join a dolphin tour with Dolphin Excursions Hawaii in Waianae, HI. With over 20 years experience, their staff is highly knowledgeable and will make every trip a treat. Their educational and family-friendly tours will take you along the West Coast of Oahu for snorkeling, dolphin and turtle spotting, and whale watching from November to May. Call (808) 239-5579 to schedule your tour, or visit their website for more details about their tours.