On December 23, 2004, the only known living hybrid of a false killer whale and Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, or wholphin gave birth to a female calf. It is one-fourth whale and three-fourths dolphin. The successful birth of the baby was enthusiastically celebrated by the staff at Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery.
“We are extremely excited about the birth of the baby wholphin,” said Dr. Renato Lenz. “Mother and calf are doing very well, and we are monitoring them very closely to ensure the best care for them.”
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