DOLPHIN CARRIES HER DECEASED CALF WITH HER POD<br />WITH VID<br />BY SALONI MATHUR<br />This heartbreaking video shows a bottlenose dolphin carrying her deceased calf through the Pacific Ocean, followed by its pod. <br />Dylan Golden shot this footage via a drone when he spotted a dolphin trying to carry its young one on its snout.<br />He quickly figured that the calf was not alive and the mum was trying to give a sort of final farewell to it, along with the other dolphins, following close behind.<br />Dylan said: “It was a truly heartbreaking and beautiful moment.<br />“The dolphin mom was carrying her deceased calf through the pod, holding on even after the little one was gone.<br />“The rest of the dolphins stayed close, letting her lead, almost like they were giving her space to grieve.<br />“Dolphin mothers have been known to carry their dead calves for hours or even days.<br />“It’s a type of caregiving behaviour that sometimes turns into mourning, and the whole pod often sticks together during it.<br />“Their bonds are so deep and emotional, it really shows in moments like this.”<br />ENDs
