Symbolism: The dolphin spirit is a symbol of balance between the mind and soul because of its extraordinary intelligence and intuitive aptitudes. The dolphin guide has come to teach you this balance. The dolphin spirit animal meaning is of breathing and being in the present moment, living life in total awareness.

Fun Fact: Common bottlenose dolphins grow up to 13 feet (4 m) long and 1,300 pounds (590 kg). 2. Common bottlenose dolphins live for 40 to 60 years. 3. Female bottlenose dolphins give birth to a calf every 3 to 6 years after a 12-month gestation period.

Area Located: In the United States, bottlenose dolphins are found along the West Coast off California, Oregon, and Washington, in the Hawaiian islands along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Florida, throughout the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Caribbean.