Record number of bottlenose dolphins rescued in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Sees Unprecedented Dolphin Stranding In a striking event, crews in Massachusetts have rescued nearly 50 bottlenose dolphins, marking the largest stranding of marine mammals recorded in the state’s history, as reported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). It all began around 5:30 a.m. on Monday when reports surfaced about 28 to 30 […]
Uncommon bottlenose dolphin sightings in NYC excite fortunate onlookers
These dolphins have earned the nickname “cosmopolitans.” This summer, boaters and kayakers are having the rare joy of watching Bottlenose Dolphins against the backdrop of New York City’s skyline. What’s considered a unique experience might soon be more routine. Recently, around 20 pods of these dolphins—genuinely a “cosmopolitan” species of the Delphinidae family—delighted ferry passengers […]
Heartwarming video captures a baby bottlenose dolphin taking its first breath
New Dolphin Calf Born at Chicago Zoo CHICAGO — A bottlenose dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning, with the supportive presence of her mother. The event was captured on video by the zoo staff. The 38-year-old dolphin, named Allie, received cheers from a team of veterinarians […]