Although there have been reports of dolphins giving birth to twins, they most often give birth to one calf at a time. When two dolphins are born together, one usually doesn't survive. They can stay with mom until she gets pregnant again, between 3-5 years. Gestation period is11-13 months.
A mom and newborn calf
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