Baby Dolphins
from http://www.buschgardens.org/infobooks/Bottlenose/birthdol.html
The
Gestation period for Dolphins is about 12 months. A female dolphin usually
has a calf every two years. Calfs are born under water. Sometimes tail-first
and sometimes head-first. The new born dolphin stays close to the mother.
The calf is 106-132 cm long and weighs about 20 kg.
Nursing
- Calves are nursed
under water by their mother. The calf sucks the mothers nipples which are
under the abdomen. A calf is nursed for 18 months.
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