Images Dated 9th June 2007

Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby / Calf dolphin being nudged to surface by mother

STA-143 Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby / Calf dolphin being nudged to surface by mother Just after birth the mother will control the baby's breath by pushing it under the water or, like in this case, taking it to the surface Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images 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 Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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