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How fast do dolphins swim?

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Bottle-nosed dolphins have been clocked swimming at 30 mi (48 km) per hour, although 20 to 24 mi (32-39 km) per hour is their usual speed. They can dive 70 ft (20 m) and remain underwater for 15 minutes.

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