Dolphin carries dead calf for six days in rare mourning behavior caught on drone
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·15 viewsA dolphin named Fraggle was filmed carrying her deceased newborn calf for six days in the Indian Ocean. Drone footage captured the emotional scene, which also showed her pod gathering around her in an apparent show of support. The behavior is believed to reflect the deep maternal bonds and complex social structures observed in dolphins and other cetaceans. Scientists note that such mourning-like responses have been documented in more than twenty cetacean species, suggesting these animals may possess some awareness of death.
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