Dolphin nursing looks simple, but this may blow your mind! Calves curl their tongues into a straw shape to create a seal that blocks out saltwater, drinking rich, milkshake-thick milk that helps them grow strong and healthy. That is where Project Newborn comes in. By studying every stage of pregnancy and early calf development under professional care, we create the health baselines that veterinarians need to protect dolphins everywhere. Calves must be evaluated differently than adults, and witho

Dolphins have profound emotional depth, nurturing intense bonds of love and connection. This is most heartwarmingly seen in the bond between a mother and her calf. Dolphin mothers carry their calves for approximately 12 months. Nursing is one of the purest forms of bonding behaviors between a mother and calf. It continues for up to 2 years, many times even longer! Despite this extended nursing period, calves also begin to introduce fish into their diet around 4 to 6 months old, marking an early