In writing my Fada Shapeshifter Series (which features both land- and water-based shifters), I’ve had to research many water animals, especially dolphins. Read on for some cool dolphin facts!
Dolphins are a lot like us. First, the basics. Dolphins are super-smart mammals (like us!) who are found all over the world in both oceans and rivers. They talk to each other through clicks and whistles, and use echolocation, a type of sonar, to locate the fish, squid and crustaceans they feed on.
Dolphins live in family groups. Dolphins are a loving, family-oriented species. A pod of dolphins is usually closely related—a mother and her two daughters, for example. They hunt together, and protect each other from sharks and other dangers—including the sometimes aggressive males. Orphaned calves may be adopted by another dolphin.
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| Amazon River dolphin |
Pink dolphins are a thing. Really. They live in the Amazon River and feed on piranhas(!) and other fish. Note the long beak, which is quite different from that of the bottlenose dolphin.
And speaking of pink dolphins… In Amazon folklore, the pink dolphin, or Boto, is a shapeshifter who transforms into a sexy young man who roams the forest at night. The Boto is believed to *cough* seduce young women. For this reason, the local people believe it's bad luck to take the life of a dolphin.
And speaking of pink dolphins… In Amazon folklore, the pink dolphin, or Boto, is a shapeshifter who transforms into a sexy young man who roams the forest at night. The Boto is believed to *cough* seduce young women. For this reason, the local people believe it's bad luck to take the life of a dolphin.
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| Badass dolphin shifters? Yes, please! |
Dolphins are badass.
Dolphins in the wild protect their families, fight off sharks and work together to herd fish so everyone can eat. And we've all heard the stories of dolphins who saved humans from drowning.
However, dolphins also have a dark side. Male bottlenoses, for example, form gangs to attack rival pods. Sounds like alpha males to me...
However, dolphins also have a dark side. Male bottlenoses, for example, form gangs to attack rival pods. Sounds like alpha males to me...
Looking for some badass alpha dolphin shifters? Check
out my Fada Shapeshifter Series. The Rock Run River Fada in the series are a clan of water shapeshifters who shift to dolphins, sharks and other water-loving creatures.
You can buy the books individually, or get the first three novels in my box set Wild Hearts: The Rock Run Clan for one low price. (That's three books for the
price of two.)
"A powerfully written paranormal romance with an alpha male who takes no prisoners..." ~Amazon review
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| Wild Hearts: The Rock Run Clan |