Baby dolphin born by artificial insemination! “Relieved the baby was born safely”

Baby dolphin born by artificial insemination! “Relieved the baby was born safely”

The baby dolphin swims next to the mother, Leo (April 21, Motobu Genki Village in Hamamoto, Motobu. Photograph supplied by Motobu Genki Village)


April 22, 2021       Ryukyu Shimpo

 

On April 21, a bottlenose dolphin was born at Motobu Genki Village in Hamamoto, Motobu. It has been 2 years since a baby dolphin was born there. The birth was the result of artificial insemination. The father is a dolphin named Luster at the Kagoshima City Aquarium in Shiga prefecture.

 

The baby dolphin was born at approximately 2:10 p.m. At approximately 5:00 p.m., the baby dolphin was seen swimming around in the outdoor pool, staying right next to the mother, Leo.

 

Veterinarian Keiko Yamamoto was thrilled. “When the dolphin wasn’t born on the expected delivery date, I was worried. I’m relieved the baby was born safely.” (Motobu)

 

(English translation by T&CT and Ellen Huntley)

 

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