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	World's smallest dolphin ever. Maui Dolphin Hectors Dolphin.
		The Maui Dolphin or Hectors Dolphin is the smallest dolphin in the world.
		The female Maui Dolphin grows to around 1.7 meters and weighs up to 50 kg while the male are a bit smaller and weigh a bit less.
		The Maui dolphins are rare with only around 150 left, which has given them their classification as “critically endangered”.
	thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com /smallest104.html (88 words)

	Hector's Dolphin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hector's Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is the most well-known of the four dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus.
		Hector's Dolphins are endemic to the coastal regions of New Zealand.
		Hector's Dolphins at Porpoise Bay, in the Catlins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hector's_Dolphin (638 words)

	Hector Dolphin - Dolphins And Whales Window
		Population Size:Hector's dolphins are endangered and are one of the rarest cetaceans.
		Hector's dolphins have been recorded drowned in both gill nets and trawl nets but the vast majority of the reports are from gill nets.
		Hector's dolphin is the world's smallest and possibly the rarest marine dolphin with a population of 3000 - 4000.
	dolphins.jump-gate.com /differnt_dolphins/hectors_dolphin.shtml (1507 words)

	Interesting Dolphin Facts and Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Dolphin lifespan is normally between 20 to 40 years, with some reports of a possible 50 year lifespan or even longer.
		The dolphin's neural area devoted to visual imaging is only about one-tenth that of the human brain, while the area devoted to acoustical (sound) imaging is about 10 times that of the human brain.
		A male dolphins is known as a Bull, and a female is known as a cow.
	www.collectibledolphins.com /facts (1388 words)

	HectorDolphins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Less than 100 dolphins live in the North Island area, and that group of dolphins has genetic differences to the South Island group, although the two are still one species.
		Behavior: Hectors dolphins are not always as sociable as other dolphins when around boats although they will bow ride, swim in the wake of passing boats and alongside slow-moving vessels.
		Population: Hectors dolphins are endangered and are one of the rarest cetaceans.
	www.dolphinswrld.netfirms.com /HectorDolphins.htm (279 words)

	Hectors Dolphin
		Hector’s dolphin is one of four small dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus.
		Hector’s dolphin is characterised with a small, rounded ‘Mickey Mouse’ dorsal fin.
		Feeding mostly in small groups, Hector’s are known to forage both on the surface of the water and the sandy sea bed close to shore.
	www.earthquest.tv /wildlife/dolphin/dolphins.htm (1004 words)

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		Hector's dolphins on the East Coast have been found to eat mainly arrow squid, Ahuru, red cod, sole, yellow-eyed mullet, stargazer and sprat.
		Hectors Dolphin is small and stocky with a characteristic round fl dorsal.
		Hector's dolphins are members of the family delphinidae, which includes 32 species worldwide of which the Hector's is the smallest.
	www.cashmere.school.nz /9SV/leeh/Leeh.htm (724 words)

	Hector's Dolphin
		The Hector's Dolphin is an endangred mammal and is endemic.
		Hector's dolphin (Cephalohynchus hectori) has been identified as one of the rarest marine dolphin species in the world, and it is...
		WWF-UK: Fishing threatens world's rarest marine dolphin: WWF is deeply concerned at the threat posed by commercial fishing to New Zealand's North Island Hector's dolphin, the world's rarest and smallest marine dolphin...
	specieslist.com /endangered/common_name/H/Hector's_Dolphin.shtml (2048 words)

	Hector's Dolphin Fact Sheet
		An adult Hector’s dolphin grows to a length of 1.2 to 1.4 metres, compared with 4 metres for the bottlenose, 3.4 metres for the striped dolphins and the Dusky dolphins 2 metres.
		Dolphins send out a stream of high frequency clicking noises and when the sound strikes an object it bounces back and the dolphin can tell by listening what the object is - what kind of fish it is, how far away it is and how fast it is moving.
		Hector’s dolphins seldom jump clear out of the water but when they do their jumps are very high compared to the long horizontal jumps of many other dolphin species.
	www.kcc.org.nz /animals/hectorsdolphin.asp (1259 words)

	North Island Hector's Dolphin
		To reduce bycatch of Hector's dolphins to sustainable levels, it would be necessary to avoid gillnetting and trawling for this whole area, out to at least four nautical miles offshore.
		Hector's dolphins have been sighted in the harbours on the North Island west coast, and further research is planned to find out how much time they spend in these harbours.
		Hector's dolphins are caught in trawls and gillnets.
	nzwhaledolphintrust.tripod.com /home_March_2006/nihectors.html (1098 words)

	SharkFriends Hectors Dolphin Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Hector's Dolphin is one of the smallest cetaceans, at only 4 and 1/2 feet long.
		Hector's dolphins are very different in appearence to other dolphins and because of their low profile, small size, and different look they are easy to miss.
		Hector's dolphins breach, lobtail, spyhop, and engage in most of the dolphin play known by watchers, but they seldom bow ride boats.
	www.sharkfriends.com /hectors.html (232 words)

	Hectors Dolphin Protection
		The Hector’s dolphin was given ‘threatened species’ status by the Minister of Conservation, Sandra Lee, in December 1999.
		All dolphins in New Zealand are protected by the Marine Mammals Protection Act, which is administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
		In 1984 there was an estimated population of 740 Hector’s dolphins off the coast of the South Island between Motunau and Timaru.
	www.kcc.org.nz /animals/hectors/protection.asp (427 words)

	Dolphin Feature - Hector's Dolphin
		Found exclusively in New Zealand, Hector’s Dolphin is one of the smallest of all species of dolphins.
		These marking are exclusive to the Hector’s dolphin, and while each Hector’s dolphin’s marks vary, the pattern remains.
		Since the Hector’s dolphin eats the same fish that the fishermen are attempting to catch, the dolphins may become caught in the nets, tangle themselves attempting to escape, and die.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/dolphins/27673 (436 words)

	Small but mighty: about Hector's dolphin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There are only 7,381 Hector’s dolphins left in the world and they are only found off the coasts of New Zealand.
		BABIES: Hector’s dolphins are slow breeders – females give birth to one calf every two to three years from age 8, so one female may only have four calves in her lifetime.
		VULNERABLE: Hector’s Dolphins are vulnerable to drowning in set nets and trawlers, injury by boats and to pollution and debris.
	www.wwf.org.nz /hectorschallenge/HD-SmallMighty.cfm (282 words)

	WDCS Australia
		One of the world's most endangered dolphins - the Hector's dolphin - is unwitting the subject of a major scientific and conservation row in New Zealand, as satellite tagging of a number of Hectors commences this week.
		Hectors are very inquisitive, cute and graceful, and found nowhere else in the world.
		We are particularly concerned that the population of Hector’s dolphins in the South Island (on which the tagging trial will take place) is also under considerable threat and that this trial will cause unnecessary suffering to the tagged individuals, with no positive conservation outcomes for this population.
	www.wdcs.org.au /info_details.php?select=1078732120 (716 words)

	[PQList] FW: Hectors Dolphin submission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		b bruce sandford Hamilton 2001 Aotearoa - New Zealand ICQ: 20816964 > The population of Hector's dolphins in coastal areas of the North Island > of New Zealand is critically endangered.
		Hector's dolphins are unique to New Zealand and regarded as threatened > by IUCN; > 2.
		We find that two populations of > Hectorís dolphin are predicted to decline in the future even when the most > optimistic parameter estimates are used.
	www.casi.org.nz /PQList-Archive/1999-12/msg00010.html (991 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In both fjords the impact of tourism activities on the resident populations was assessed and a study of the vocalisation pattern of bottlenose dolphins was made.
		From July to December 2000, approximately 870 km of perpendicular line-transects and alongshore distribution surveys on Hector’s dolphins were sampled with the Banks Peninsula Sanctuary and areas north and south of Westport.
		The North Island Hector’s dolphin is vulnerable to extinction.
	www.iwcoffice.org /_documents/sci_com/2001progreports/NewZealand53.doc (3707 words)

	HECTOR'DOLPHIN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Hector's Dolphin is the smallest dolphi in the world, only 1.3-1.4 metres long and weighs 38-48 kilograms.
		The Hector's Dolphin is able to survive under the water for about one and a half minutes and has a blow hole on the top of its head.
		The Hector's Dolphin feeds on small fish and other sea creatures which the dolphin is able to digest.
	english.unitecnology.ac.nz /resources/units/endangered/IAN/home.htm (373 words)

	Black Cat New Zealand Scenic Cruises Christchurch Attractions New Zealand Dolphin Swimming
		Hectors dolphins are still one of the most endangered marine mammals on earth.
		Dolphins watched on TV New Zealand (Hector's) dolphins were the star of a month long television campaign on TV3 in January.
		Hector's dolphins are amongst the world's rarest dolphins with a total population of 3000-4000.
	www.blackcat.co.nz /news.asp (18345 words)

	www.herbalstoday.com - Animals & Wildlife, Veterinary Resources, Animal Species (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Hectors Dolphin is the smallest and rarest of the worlds 32 marine dolphin species are not only known as the Hectors Dolphin, they are also known as the Cephalorhynchus.
		Porpoise dolphin Bottlenose dolphins are small, toothed whales that have a long, beaklike snout, a sickle-shaped dorsal fin, and sharp teeth.
		Adopt a dolphin The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans).
	www.herbalstoday.com /content/chapter97.html (16627 words)

	Hector's Dolphin
		By challenging New Zealanders to adopt and individual dolphin (or even better a small group), WWF are able to raise awareness, and directly contribute to the survival of the species.
		We live overlooking Warrington Beach, north of Dunedin which is also home to a handful of Hector’s Dolphins.
		And just to remind you of what a good cause you are helping with, you’ll get a Hector’s Dolphin adoption pack, with certificate, poster and information sheets, and a little furry Hector’s Dolphin to take pride of place on your hi-fi or cinema system.
	www.whats-new-at-totallywired.com /hectorschallenge.html (401 words)

	Hectors Dolphin
		Answer: The average life expectancy for the bottle-nose dolphins is about 25 years.
		Answer: MAN! Man is the dolphins greatest predator, more then 100,000 dolphins die each year because of man, either in nets or for gastronomy.
		If you have any information about the hectors dolphin that you think should be here, please let us know.
	www.dolphins.spirita.net /hectors-dolphin.htm (262 words)

	Catalyst: Hectors Dolphin - ABC TV Science
		With their unusual coloring and rounded dorsal fin, hectors dolphins are unique.
		One of the reasons the north island dolphins had been overlooked was that there were thousands of hectors dolphins in the south island.
		That meant these northern dolphins were an entirely separate subspecies.
	www.abc.com.au /catalyst/stories/s799606.htm (1097 words)

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		Then of course the hectors dolphin would die off because of no food causing the seven gill shark to die off as well.
		Because there are more hectors dolphins they would need more food, so the kahawai would die out fast causing the copepod to populate and the producers to die off as well.
		Sea netting is the hectors dolphin’s main cause of death, because they are released to about the depth to were the Hectors dolphins habitat is ;and they get caught in them and drown.
	www.cashmere.school.nz /9SV/rutledt/rutledt2.htm (558 words)

	Scoop: Hector's dolphin hacked in half in Kaikoura
		The discovery late last night of a butchered carcass of a Hectors dolphin was a sad commentary on the plight of one of the world's rarest marine mammals, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today.
		The top three-quarters of a Hector's dolphin was found washed up on the beach at Kaikoura shortly before 9pm last night and reported to Department of Conservation staff.
		Hector's dolphins are one of the world's rarest marine mammals and each individual of this species counts.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PA0311/S00223.htm (818 words)

	Whale Watching New Zealand Sperm whale, humpback, Hectors dolphin, Dusky dolphins, pilot whales, southern rights, ...
		Not only can we introduce you to the magnificent Sperm Whale, but also to migratory Humpback Whales (June & July), Orca (summer months), New Zealand's own tiny Hectors dolphin, the high spirited displays of the Dusky dolphins, New Zealand Fur seals and the Royal Albatross.
		Kaikoura is one of the few places where you can view whales in their natural habitat and is a worthwhile experience.
		Organised whale watching trips and swimming with the dolphins are available.
	www.whaleroute.com /areas/newzealand/index.htm (249 words)

	NZ Govt overturns ban on net fishing threat to Hectors dolphin
		However this ban was overturned at the beginning of April and since then, 3 dolphins have died in trawler nets.
		This rarest of the marine dolphins is at risk from set net fishing, particularly for rig (also known as spotted dogfish or gummy shark).
		At a May 2000 workshop independent scientists agreed that the population would be at great risk from the loss of more than one animal from human-induced deaths in five years.
	www.eurocbc.org /page49.html (470 words)

	DOC Media Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Each year about five or six dolphins are found washed up or stranded on Southland beaches, but their deaths did not have to be in vain, said Department of Conservation biodiversity ranger Sally Chesterfield.
		Ms Chesterfield said Hectors dolphins were easily distinguished by the fl, grey and white patterning on their bodies.
		In New Zealand all seals, whales and dolphins are protected under the marine Mammals Protection Act 1978, which is administered by the Department of Conservation.
	www.doc.govt.nz /whats-new/presult.asp?prID=2054 (417 words)

	Hectors Dolphin
		The New Zealand dolphin is on of the smallest cetaceans, only growing up to 1.5m long.
		Unfortuanatly, they are sometimes accidentally trapped in trawls and gill nets.
		Some parts of their habitat have been protected, but more areas must have a ban for the dolphins to survive.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /dolphininfo/page7.html (142 words)

	About Pacific Whale Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Forestell, P.H. In the wake of the whale: studying the migration of individually identified humpback whales along the east coast of Australia.
		Proceedings (abstracts) of the 4th International Dolphin and Whale Conference, April 8-10, Enoshima, Japan.
		PWF is proud to be one of the intial sponsors of New Zealand Hectors dolphin research conducted by Dr.
	www.pacificwhale.org /learn/publications.html (3808 words)

	Bottlenose - Bottlenose Dolphin : 1WithNature Animals, Nature and Wildlife (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Scientists discover nature's message in a bottlenose dolphin The research was carried out among the 130-strong bottlenose dolphin colony living in the
		Population: The exact worldwide population of the bottlenose dolphin is not known.
		Bottlenose dolphins are mostly gray with a light or white belly, a short defined beak,
	bottlenose.okeysearch.com (276 words)

	Scoop: Greater protection of NZ dolphins called for
		Mr Weeber said among the recommendations was an increase in the size of existing protected areas for Hectors dolphin to include the harbours and bays in the North Island marine mammal sanctuary, and also extend the offshore boundaries for North and South Island sanctuaries.
		Mr Weeber said fishing was highlighted as one of the major threat to dolphins of entanglement with fishing gear and the “appropriation of bays for aquaculture”.
		Continue to monitor abundance and distribution of Hector’s dolphins and study their movements and population structure to assess exposure to threats and the effectiveness of management efforts.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/SC0305/S00059.htm (1453 words)

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