SEAWORLD SAN DIEGO CELEBRATES TWO DOLPHIN BIRTHS

Great news form SeaWorld as they are pleased to announce the birth of two bottlenose dolphin calves.

Malibu is a 21-year-old bottlenose dolphin weighing approximately 475 pounds. This is her second calf. Her first calf, Kali, was born in 2009 and is also living at SeaWorld with her nurturing mother.

Maggie is a 16-year-old bottlenose dolphin weighing approximately 425 pounds. This is her first calf. 

As with any animal birth, the first few days are critical. SeaWorld veterinarians will monitor the mothers and babies around the clock, documenting respirations and nursing frequency.  The calves are estimated to weigh approximately 40 pounds. The genders will be determined in the coming weeks.