Dolphin Was Captured Giving Birth On Camera - A Beautiful Miracle Of Life

Nov 22, 2018

It's always a miraculous event when an animal in the wild gives birth as it means the species can continue to grow in the future.

Dolphins are often known as being gentle mammals that live in the ocean. They give birth to live calves that are already prepared to swim and breathe in the water within the first few moments of life. The gestation will vary for each type of dolphin as some will give birth after 11 months while others will give birth after 12 months or even a bit longer.

Most dolphins only have one calf at a time, but there have been instances where dolphins give birth to two calves. A healthy female dolphin will usually have a calf every two to four years depending on her environment.

Dolphins enjoy mating in the summer months because of the warmer water, which means that most babies are born in the spring and summer. Mothers will care for their babies for several months after birth as the young dolphins swim with them and learn of the ways to survive in the water.

A newborn dolphin is about four feet in length and grows to about 12 feet. A diver captured the moment when a dolphin gave birth to her calf. The first thing seen is the tail. After the tail is delivered, the rest of the baby quickly emerges. The mother begins to nurse her baby soon after delivery.

Watch as this magical moment unfolds in the water while divers are there waiting for a new life to begin. Send this to your friends so they can also witness the miracle of life.