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encountered dolphin is the Bottle-nosed dolphin (Tursiops truncates). It is easily
recognized by its short stubby beak and large forehead. It is inquisitive, friendly
and playful and delights people with its displays of aerial acrobatics. They are
mostly seen in display off the Musandam coast. These wild animals come close
enough to boats to be touched. To See them jumping against the backdrop of the
stark Musandam cliffs is awesome. Bottle-nosed dolphins occur both in the
Arabian Gulf and in the Gulf of Oman and live in pods of up to 35 individ