Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Communication and Gender Reveal
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Communication and Gender Reveal
Yesterday morning after sunrise, it was overcast when I hopped in the lagoon at high tide. Momma Sarabi and her latest calf were in the lagoon along with a few other dolphin.
Last year April 15, Momma Sarabi and Simba her other baby who was around a year old came into the lagoon at high tide. On that day I said, “Hey Momma! Can you help me know if Simba is a boy or girl?
A few minutes later, Simba with some assistance from momma came flying out of the water in perfect form, showing his belly to confirm he was a male. Click the link to see Simba on my website, he is in the baby dolphin gallery.
I was inspired by the high tide to ask again. “Hey Momma! Can you help this baby come out of the water like you did with Simba?”
A few minutes later, The baby started to pop out of the water and even showed his belly!! He looks to be a boy! Male dolphin have one long slit and a smaller slit like an exclamation point. The females have one long slit and two smaller slits like a division sign.
Around 10 minutes later, Momma and the baby swam over to my left about 15 feet away and came out of the water! I thanked Sarabi and the baby several times. They stayed and played for about an hour enjoying the company of the other dolphins.
Any male name suggestions if we stick with the Lion King theme? Sarabi, Simba and ?
Stay tuned for more tales!
