United States Bottlenose Dolphin Population

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

The dolphin calf born at the Indianapolis Zoo in late October did not survive. The mother was Calypso.

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[Jambo]

The dolphin calf born at the Indianapolis Zoo in late October did not survive. The mother was Calypso.

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Whilst it's difficult to form opinions without having all the information, it's disappointing to see yet another dolphin calf lost at Indy. Six surviving calves from thirty six born is not a great record at all...

 

[BlobfishBoy]

Whilst it's difficult to form opinions without having all the information, it's disappointing to see yet another dolphin calf lost at Indy. Six surviving calves from thirty six born is not a great record at all...

To be fair, as you said, this is likely a failure of contraception so the zoo is probably aware their facility isn't great for raising calves.

 

[Jambo]

To be fair, as you said, this is likely a failure of contraception so the zoo is probably aware their facility isn't great for raising calves.

Absolutely. Not pointing fingers at Indy themselves, just simply pointing out that there's quite obviously something amiss there; which I do agree, they're likely well aware of.

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

Indianapolis has made an official announcement regarding the calf. It was a male born October 29th and died November 1st.

Dolphin calf dies just days after birth at Indianapolis Zoo

 

[Frankie_number_1_fan]

2.2 Bottlenose dolphins (Denise, Cobalt, Cayman and Gemini) have been proposed to transfer to the Indianapolis Zoo from Miami Seaquarium in what appears to be a donation.

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[MidwestFan]

2.2 Bottlenose dolphins (Denise, Cobalt, Cayman and Gemini) have been proposed to transfer to the Indianapolis Zoo from Miami Seaquarium in what appears to be a donation.

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I wish Indianapolis could acquire some experienced females that have successfully reared calves - I think that would help their pod structure and breeding program (if it is to continue). Neither of these females (Denise/Gemini) have had a calf from what I can find. Perhaps there will be some other transfers if they plan to have a breeding program.

 

[Smaggledagle]

(0.3f) Atlantic bottlenose dolphins Sandy, Capri, and Soleli were transferred from the now-closed Gulf World Marine Park in Florida to Theater of the Sea in Florida.

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