Moment Dolphin Gives Birth to Calf Captured in Jaw-Dropping Video
Moment Dolphin Gives Birth to Calf Captured in Jaw-Dropping Video originally appeared on PetHelpful.
Bringing a child into the world is a joyous occasion for many parents. It's also a significant time that cannot be compared to anything else.
Over the weekend, a few people at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Illinois were able to witness one such moment and create a memory they'll never forget. A video posted by @abcnews captures the exact minute that Allie the Bottlenose Dolphin gave birth to her baby calf, and this jaw-dropping scene will leave you in complete awe.
What an amazing moment to see! According to the TikTok post caption, this dolphin birth was a rare occurrence. In fact, they noted, "The baby is the first calf to be born at the zoo in a decade." Wow! It's clear everyone there had such a unique experience seeing the birth.
As shown in the video, this mama dolphin had her baby, and the audience was stunned. So many of them offered up "Aww's" and cheered at the sight of this newborn coming into the world. And as excited as they were to watch this sight in person, viewers online are equally as elated to catch a glimpse of this meaningful time between mom and baby.It's known that dolphins are very intelligent, and commenters had a few things to say about the baby's natural instincts. Right after this little one was born, the calf already knew to head for the surface.
"It's absolutely mind-boggling that mammals that breathe air can be born underwater and know immediately to surface for air," wrote @themechanicdad, and they're not alone in being amazed. @noskytcg remarked, "Bro was born and immediately knew what to do in life." Could this baby dolphin already be ahead of the game?
One thing is clear: This baby dolphin has a caring mama and community. Mama Allie was there every step of the way post birth to guide her baby and make sure they were alright. She wasn't alone, either. Commenter @thedawnofhannah even asked, "Is the other dolphin a midwife or something?" According to the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Facebook page, the mama dolphin named Tapeko was nearby to lend support if needed.
This baby dolphin is already so loved! For now, mama and baby will get some alone time to bond. The staff will be monitoring them, but as of now, mama and baby are healthy and happy. Make sure to keep up with the Brookfield Zoo Chicago on social media to see more of this little dolphin.
Moment Dolphin Gives Birth to Calf Captured in Jaw-Dropping Video first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 12, 2025
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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