information on baby dolphins

Female dolphins are pregnant for a 11-12 months.

Dolphins, like bottlenose dolphins, give birth about once every 2-4 years.

Calving can take place year-round with peaks in some areas during spring and fall.

Baby dolphins nurse for over a year (12-18 months), although they start eating fish at six months. baby dolphins stay with their mothers for 3-6 years learning how to catch fish and other important tasks.

A baby Spotted Dolphin might be 3 feet long, whereas an Orca could be 7 feet.

Most dolphins give birth to only one calf, athough twins are possible. Often, only one twin survives.

Dolphin babies are called calves. Older calves are called juveniles.