Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode Baby dolphin play time!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Baby Dolphin Play Time!
I have had the great honor of hanging out with this baby dolphin and momma all week. A couple days it was just two adults with this baby, while on another day they were joined by a large maternity pod with several moms and their calves came in to play.
This baby is still young as you can see from the stripes. The stripes are called fetal bands which come from being scrunched up in the mother’s womb. Fetal bands and the dark color slough off after multiple weeks. The stripes give us a ballpark of the age.
Watching the baby this week was truly amazing. 5 days ago, she was just barely getting her nose up out of the water then a few days later she was getting half her body out of the water like a periscope going up on a submarine. Then tonight she totally surprised me when she got almost all the way out of the water! The joy she seemed to experiencing through learning was so fun to witness.
I don’t know if she is male or female, hopefully she will show her belly soon to let us know.
Stay tuned more tales! More from this nugget and the maternity pod coming soon.
The fetal bands appear to be fading a bit
Look at me! Quick, snap my photo!
Check out the star reflection on her belly.
Mom and baby
Mom and baby