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mothers help there calves by feeding them milk and when they are older they start eating fish the mothers nurse the calves for a year and a half. they are so cute by the way and so nice to people . when they are older the mans try to find a female dolphin and when they do they have some kind of connection of love .
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoObviously,a mother dolphin tries to protect her baby, in any way possible. (Without her the baby dolphin will be defenseless against predators) She will teach her offspring how to survive, and what they need to do. She will teach her offspring where to find the necessary food and the way of life in the ocean.
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How long do mother dolphins stay with their calves?
Good question but i dont have a clue
What are some things that dolphins teach their calf?
what are some things that the mother dolphin does for, or theches, her calves
What are baby bottlenose dolphins called?
Bottlenose dolphin babies are called calves
What is a father whale called?
Mother dolphins are called cows, father dophins are called bulls and baby dolphins are called calves.
What are baby doplins called?
Baby dolphins are called calves.
Is the a name for a baby dolphin?
Baby dolphins are called calves.
Who takes care of baby dolphins after birth?
The female dolphins takes care of their calves by nursing them with their milk.
What is a dolphin called when it is a baby?
Although they're commonly referred to as "cuties" by all who adore them, baby bottlenose dolphins are actually called "calves." Male dolphins are called "bulls," females are called "cows," and a group is a "pod."
Do beluga whales eat their baby?
No, whales and dolphins never eat their calves.
Do Spotted Dolphins Have Babies?
Yes, spotted dolphins do have babies which are called calves. The gestation period for a pregnant female is 11 to 12 months.
What are baby narwhals called?
Calves represent the name that is given to baby Narwhals. One baby narwhal will be called a calf. They therefore will share the terminology with the young calves of cows, dolphins, elephants and whales.
Do dolphins care for their young by getting squid for them?
No. Dolphins feed their young on the mother's milk because they are mammals. They teach them certain behaviours to help with hunting for food.
