Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

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The coral islands of Quirimbas Archipelago, Ilhas Quirimbas in Portuguese, stretch for roughly 250 kilometers (155 miles) along Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado coast. Deserted white sand beaches and pristine coral reefs. Sea turtles and schools upon schools of colorful fish. Dolphin pods, humpback whales, both mother and young, and even a few rare dugong. And should the kids tire of snorkeling in turquoise seas and building sandcastles on Quirimbas beaches, tour islands steeped in centuries of history and explore those inhabited only by birds. Less frequented than Bazaruto Archipelago, Quirimbas is a great place for families in search of adventure and solitude, a combination that but a few family travel destinations afford.

Fun Facts about Dolphins

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There are lots of fun facts about Dolphins. Did you know that:

Dolphins are mammals. They are warm-blooded, have hair on their skin and nurse their young.
Dolphins, like porpoises and whales, belong to the Cetacea family.
The largest dolphin is the killer whale, the smallest is the river-dwelling Buffeo.
Dolphins eat fish and squid and can consume as much as 30 pounds of food in a single day.
Dolphins have two stomachs, one for storing and one for digesting food, just like cows.
The size of the dolphin's brain in relation to the size of its body is second only to humans.
Dolphins can jump as much as 20 feet (6 meters) out of the water and dive up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) deep.
Dolphins travel in herds called pods and form bonds that can last a lifetime.