Spinner dolphins are the acrobats of the ocean. In one astonishing leap out of the air, they can jump nearly 10ft (3m) and spin up to around seven times. Spinners grow 4 to 7.7 ft (1.2 to 2.35 m) long and weigh approximately 130 to 180 lb (59 to 82 kg). There are four recognized subspecies of spinner dolphin that vary in appearance and social structure. However, all spinners have long, skinny beaks and slender bodies with small curved flippers, and tall triangular dorsal fins. They prefer tropic

🎥: @dolphindronedom // Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris), also known as the long-snouted dolphins, are skilled acrobats can leap up to 10 ft (3 m) high, and fully spin up to 7 times during a single leap. There are four recognized subspecies of spinner dolphin that vary in appearance and social structure. However, all spinners have long, skinny beaks and slender bodies with small curved flippers, and tall triangular dorsal fins. Spinner dolphins prefer tropical / subtropical waters across

A spinner dolphin leaps into the air off the coast of Costa Rica. Why do spinner dolphins jump and spin? Display, communication and parasite removal are among the leading theories. Whatever the reason, it looks like great fun to me. This particular type of spinner dolphin found in the tropical eastern pacific has been recorded spinner 6 or even 7 times in a single jump! I used a gyrostabilsed camera system to capture this behaviour on a moving ocean. Filmed for my new show coming later this year

Here’s a baby spinner dolphin absolutely spinning his tail off to start the day. This is why they’re called spinner dolphins, those high-speed, mid-air twists aren’t just for show. Even calves get into it just weeks after birth. Researchers think these early spins help build strength, coordination, and social skills. It’s playful, yes, but also serious training for life in a fast-moving pod. And that life starts well before the first leap. Spinner dolphins mate year round in warm, tropical water