Across
- 2. The common dolphin has a criss-cross or hour-glass pattern on its sides
- 6. Dolphins in New Zealand can be seen in the wild all year round
- 7. The Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992 protect dolphins from harm
- 9. Different dolphin species are found around the coast of this country
- 10. Many dolphin species live around the coast of New Zealand
- 11. The largest member of the dolphin family living around New Zealand
- 12. The best time to see dolphins in New Zealand is from December to March
Down
- 1. Dolphins are described as gentle and intelligent creatures
- 3. A small playful dolphin species less than two meters long
- 4. A very rare dolphin species closely related to Hector's dolphin found in New Zealand
- 5. This dolphin has a grey back and a white underside and is often seen near the coast
- 8. One of the world's smallest and rarest dolphins found only in New Zealand waters