Dolphin born at the National Aquarium
Officials at the National Aquarium in Baltimore announced the birth of a dolphin.
Jade the dolphin gave birth to a healthy calf Wednesday about 9 p.m.
In the meantime, dolphin shows at the aquarium have been canceled to allow "quiet time" for the mother and calf to bond. In natural settings and in aquariums, dolphin calves have a high mortality rate. Approximately one-third of calves do not live a year, aquarium officials said.
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| March 12, 2010; 2:58 PM ET
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Posted by: puppybird | March 12, 2010 5:41 PM | Report abuse
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Great just what the world needs another captive dolphin to be incarcerated in a tank.
These animals are not suited to captivity - they belong in the ocean.