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Bottlenose dolphin calves are typically weaned after 18 months. However, some may stay with the mother and continue to nurse for several years!
However, if the mother becomes pregnant again, she will stop nursing the calves at about 6 months into pregnancy (about half the gestation period).
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∙ 12y agoBaby dolphins suckle on their mother milk for 18-20 months.
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∙ 8y agothey drink milk for up to three or four monthes
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∙ 8y agoDolphins drink milk for up to three years.
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∙ 6y agoThe moms nurse for about at least one year and usually longer. The calf has a specially adapted tongue allowing it to form a straw shape for getting the milk without salt water.
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They nurse their babies with milk, protect them from predators.
How long does a dolphin feed its babies for?
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Is a dolphin a mamml?
Yes, dolphins are mammals. They are warm-blooded creatures that give birth to live young and nurse the babies for two to three years.
How many babies does a bottlenose dolphin have a year?
Dolphin have babies around the middle of the year in the moth July
Can a dolphin have babies?
Yes they can.
Does platupuses nurse their babies?
yes,platupuses nurse thier babies
How long will a muscovy duck nurse her babies?
Never. Ducks aren't mammals.
How does a whale or dolphin nurse?
Yes, as they are mammals, they nurse their young with milk.
Nurse that cares for babies after birth?
The nurse that takes care of the babies after birth is called a postpartnum nurse.
How many babies does the dolphin have and how do they feed their babies?
One and milk
