Ripple

'Ripple' and its mom, 'Rangle' are frequently sighted in the Marco River and the Inter- coastal Waterway. 'Ripple' is now least 5 years old.

Bounder

Sighted in Sept. 2006 when it was days old. Note the lumpiness between the fetal fold lines.

Paradise

Going on 3 years old, 'Paradise' is still very playful. It has an older sibling, 'Seymour'.

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Young dolphins form strong bonds with their moms, staying with them for three to five years. They begin to catch their own fish after 6 months, but normally continue to nurse. Mothers do not share their fish.

     

 

Dolphins eat between 10 to 30 pounds of fish daily...and not particular as to what kind of fish. Moms with calves eat 50% more because of nursing. Given they have cone shaped teeth, they normally swallow fish whole.

     

 

Calves (age 6 months and up) and sub-adults (ages 5 to 11) are very active, social and playful. Calves are often observed leaping playfully with their moms. Sub- adults often leap together in play and socially.


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Rangle

Mother of Ripple. Both are frequently seen with other dolphins in Area I.

Nibbles, Jason & Flag

Nibbles with its calf, Jason, and Flag.

Seymour & Captain Jack

Seymour, a sub-adult, en- joying the company of other dolphins including Captain Jack.