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Bottlenose Dolphin - recently born calf swims with mother
Bottlenose Dolphin - recently born calf swims with mother (Tursiops truncatus). Oltremare lagoon Riccione Italy. The pregnancy lasted 54 weeks. The male calf was born July 2nd 2010 at 8:02 am and started to take milk 2 and half hours after birth (feeding at an average of two/three times per hour). At birth its weight was roughly 16 kg and 120cm in length. After 20 days its weight was 31 kg. The mother is Blue, a female born in Delphinarium Rimini Italy in 1996. The father is Micha, 25 year old coming from Cuba (in Italy since 1989)
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In this enchanting underwater photograph, a recently born Bottlenose Dolphin calf swims in blissful harmony with its mother in the crystal-clear waters of Oltremare Lagoon in Riccione, Italy. The pregnancy of the female dolphin, named Blue, lasted 54 weeks, and on July 2nd, 2010, at 8:02 am, she gave birth to a male calf, weighing approximately 16 kg and measuring 120cm in length. Within just 2 and a half hours of birth, the newborn calf began to take its mother's milk, feeding at an average of two to three times per hour. Blue, a 14-year-old female, was born in Delphinarium Rimini, Italy, in 1996. Her mate, Micha, a 25-year-old male, hails from Cuba and has been in Italy since 1989. This loving pair has provided a nurturing environment for their young, allowing the calf to grow and thrive. After just 20 days, the calf's weight had already increased to 31 kg. The Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is a widely distributed and social marine mammal, found worldwide in shallow seas and coastal areas. Known for their intelligence and playful nature, these dolphins are a beloved sight in both the wild and in captivity. This heartwarming image captures the essence of their strong maternal bonds and the joy of new life.
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