How long does a baby dolphin stay with its mother?

Answer 1

The gestation period varies per species; for the small Tucuxi dolphin, this period is around 11 to 12 months, while for the Orca the gestation period is around 17 months.

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It might depend on a variety of factors, but I think the average time is around six years. hi

Baby dolphins stay with their mothers from 11-12 months to 5 years. Depending on the breed of dolphin. After that it will often pop back in to say hello to it's mother
Baby dolphins stay with their mothers from three to six years. During that time, the mother teaches the baby how to hide, hunt, and find their way around their territory.

They will stay with them for about two years or until the mother feels that the dolphin is mature enough to survive alone, but they usually stay in a pod (a fairly large group of dolphins).

Answer 2

The gestation period varies per species; for the small Tucuxi dolphin, this period is around 11 to 12 months, while for the Orca the gestation period is around 17 months.

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It might depend on a variety of factors, but I think the average time is around six years. hi

Baby dolphins stay with their mothers from 11-12 months to 5 years. Depending on the breed of dolphin. After that it will often pop back in to say hello to it's mother
Baby dolphins stay with their mothers from three to six years. During that time, the mother teaches the baby how to hide, hunt, and find their way around their territory.

They will stay with them for about two years or until the mother feels that the dolphin is mature enough to survive alone, but they usually stay in a pod (a fairly large group of dolphins).

Answer 3

A young dolphin stays with its mother for 5 years