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Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth. Foetal marks will disappear after one or two days
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Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth. Foetal marks will disappear after one or two days
STA-158
Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth
Foetal marks will disappear after one or two days
Tursiops truncatus
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Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx. 12 months, the birth can take between half an hour to 3 - 4 hours depending on the experience of the mother. Weaned after 9 - 18 months. Young stay closely with mothers for up to 6 years.
Augusto Leandro Stanzani
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Love at First Sight - A Magical Bond Between Mother and Calf Dolphin!
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. In this heartwarming snapshot captured by Augusto Leandro Stanzani, we witness a truly enchanting moment in the underwater world. Meet STA-158, a precious newborn bottlenose dolphin, just moments after entering our vast ocean playground. As if straight out of a fairytale, this little calf proudly displays its foetal marks - delicate reminders of its recent arrival into the marine realm. These markings will soon fade away like whispers in the wind, leaving no trace behind. But what truly steals the show is the undeniable affection between mother and child. The adult female dolphin gracefully glides beside her young one, showcasing an unbreakable bond that only nature can create. Together they navigate through life's waves with love as their compass. This image reminds us of the beauty found within family dynamics across all species. From humans to dolphins, parenting and nurturing are universal languages that transcend boundaries. So let your heart melt as you gaze upon this adorable duo swimming side by side – a testament to life's miracles and the wonders of reproduction cycles unfolding before our eyes. Augusto Leandro Stanzani has gifted us with a timeless treasure; an extraordinary glimpse into nature's embrace. Let it serve as a reminder that even amidst our busy lives on land, there is always room for awe-inspiring cuteness from beneath the sea!
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