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Article: Spectacular spinning.
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- Hopscotch
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- August 1, 2007
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Can you jump into the air, spin around, and land? Can you jump and spin seven times? You'd probably get dizzy trying. One type of mammal leaps almost 10 feet into the air and spins up to seven times. This acrobatic performer is the Hawaiian spinner dolphin.
Many kinds of spinner dolphins roam Earth's tropical and subtropical oceanic waters. Hawaiian spinners live around the Hawaiian islands. A few traits set apart Hawaiian spinners.
A bold, three-toned color pattern marks these spinners. Their slender bodies have a dark gray back, light gray sides, and a white underside. Each sharply defined area is distinct, not patchy or blended. A fine line separates ...