Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Reunited with a Female Dolphin Momma
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Reunited with a Female Dolphin Momma
I love this sweet Momma. I got to know her in 2018 when she came into the lagoon with her tiny calf at the time who I named Indy. I was a bit of an emotional mess when I met her. She was so kind spending lots of time with me just a few feet away, hanging out. I most certainly feel like I was being ‘Human Whispered” by this beautiful Momma.
When I met her she was with Uncle Larry who has a number on his dorsal fin 963. (last photo) It looks like 363 from the years of wear and tear. At the time of the health assessment in 2004 he was a health male around the age of 26.
When I first photographed Momma November 2017, the rope entanglement scar looked like it was still in the healing process. Her rope scar makes her easy to identify, although in the first years I used to confuse her with Ocean who also has a rope entanglement scar.
I believe this is her 3rd calf since I met her 6 years ago. From the way Uncle Larry was playing with the little one, I’m guessing it’s a male but I haven’t seen the full belly yet to confirm. Makes me wonder if Uncle Larry is the uncle, the dad or maybe even the grandpa!
Stay tuned for more from Uncle Larry!
Momma with a Sheepshead
Momma hanging out
Cutest baby belly ever!
Uncle Larry Playing with Momma's Baby