Aug 26, 2026 · 44 min · 13 segments
We are back this month talking about some tiny very cute (just ask Nicole) dolphins – Commerson’s! Its a short and sweet one this month but full of cool facts about these little guys. Show Notes…
It's time to talk about Commerson's.
Okay.
Okay, that's it.
I'm done.
Deep breath.
I will not squeal.
I'm trying very hard to keep my voice in a deep register to not hurt our listeners' ears, but I love them so much.
[laughs]
Excellent.
Yes, listeners, it's happening.
The dolphin where the one and only time that I've ever seen them in real life, and I was with, uh, are my two founding-
Mm
...
Whale Tales friends here.
I blew out everybody's eardrums with my screams.
That's true.
Yes.
True story.
So true story.
Uh, the Commerson's dolphin is one of the smallest dolphin species, and it is famous for its striking and very cute black and white coloration.
They are known for being energetic surfers, boat riders, acrobats extraordinaire, and they have also recently surprised researchers with a couple of cool discoveries we'll dig into, uh, specifically about their social lives and communication abilities.
Hmm.
It's time to talk about Commerson's.
Okay.
Okay, that's it.
I'm done.
Deep breath.
I will not squeal.
I'm trying very hard to keep my voice in a deep register to not hurt our listeners' ears, but I love them so much.
[laughs]
Excellent.
Yes, listeners, it's happening.
The dolphin where the one and only time that I've ever seen them in real life, and I was with, uh, are my two founding-
Mm
...
Whale Tales friends here.
I blew out everybody's eardrums with my screams.
That's true.
Yes.
True story.
So true story.
Uh, the Commerson's dolphin is one of the smallest dolphin species, and it is famous for its striking and very cute black and white coloration.
They are known for being energetic surfers, boat riders, acrobats extraordinaire, and they have also recently surprised researchers with a couple of cool discoveries we'll dig into, uh, specifically about their social lives and communication abilities.
Hmm.
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