The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, also known as Tursiops truncatus, is a highly intelligent and sociable marine mammal found in the Atlantic Ocean. This species of dolphin has many synonyms, including common bottlenose dolphin, coastal bottlenose dolphin, and Cape Cod bottlenose dolphin. Other names for this species include gray dolphin, black dolphin, and bottle-nosed porpoise. Despite the many names for this dolphin, all refer to the same charismatic creature that can grow up to 12 feet in length and communicate through a series of whistles and clicks. The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin is beloved by many and continues to captivate the hearts and minds of researchers, conservationists, and animal lovers worldwide.