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Are dolphins considered whales?

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Are dolphins considered whales?

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No, dolphins are not considered whales. Dolphins and whales are both marine mammals, but they belong to different families. Whales are part of the cetacean group which includes baleen whales, while dolphins are part of the toothed whale family.

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