When a Dolphin Calf Dies, the Whole Pod Feels It
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When a Dolphin Calf Dies, the Whole Pod Feels It
The post When a Dolphin Calf Dies, the Whole Pod Feels It appeared first on A-Z Animals.Grieving is something that all humans have in common. However, did you know that some animals grieve in their own ways as well? Dolphins are known to mourn the loss of other dolphins, reflecting their emotional intelligence. This Instagram post by @cbsnews shows a dolphin mother who sadly lost her calf. Dolphins are among the most intelligent animals on Earth…
Footage recorded off the coast of Australia has revealed a heartbreaking scene about the social bonds of dolphins. Fraggle, a mother dolphin, carried her deceased calf for days, while other dolphins stayed by her side. Scientists say this behavior sheds light on how dolphins react to death and their strong social relationships.
A mother dolphin named "Fraggle" was spotted carrying her dead calf off the coast of Bunbury, Australia, accompanied by other dolphins. Scientists have described this behavior, observed in dolphins and whales, as "post-mortem care."
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