The relationship between a bottlenose dolphin mother and her calf is vital for the survival of the young, but many of the details are yet to be fully understood. This talk explores the physical contacts that are shared between these individuals and suggests explanations for the patterns found in DCP’s recent study.
This Deep Dive was presented by Savanna Duda on 20 March 2024.
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Mother-Calf Contact Webinar
Topic: Contacts in Mother/Calf Dolphins
Live: Wed 20 March, 5:30p ET
Learn about DCP’s recent study on tactile exchanges from graduate student Savanna!