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The Independent
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Incredible moment bottlenose dolphin gives birth to calf captured on camera
The incredible moment a bottlenose dolphin gives birth to a calf has been captured on camera. Allie, a 38-year-old bottlenose dolphin gave birth the calf in the early hours on 7 June at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The zoo's veterinarians estimate the calf is 33-37 pounds and 115-120 centimeters long. A zoon spokesman said: 'While these are very early days, our expert animal care and veterinary teams are monitoring Allie and her calf around the clock for developmental milestones and both appear healthy based on early observations.'
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Pepe the penguin stole spotlight in conservation-themed White Sox game
Image Source: @whitesox/X On June 8, 2025, Pepe, a cute Humboldt penguin from Brookfield Zoo, stole the show at Guaranteed Rate Field. With Dr. Mike Adkesson, the zoo's CEO, Pepe waddled to the pitcher's mound for the first pitch before the Chicago White Sox played the Kansas City Royals. This fun moment, held on World Ocean Day, spread the word about saving oceans. Fans cheered loudly, and social media loved Pepe, making him the star. Even though the White Sox lost 7-5, Pepe's visit mixed sports with a big conservation message. Pepe's pitch sparks conservation awareness Pepe's trip to the game was more than just adorable; it was a message about the ocean. Humboldt penguins, which live in Chile and Peru, are in danger due to overfishing and climate change, says the IUCN. Brookfield Zoo brought Pepe to show fans how they help save these penguins. Dr. Adkesson said the zoo is proud of its work with penguins in the wild. World Ocean Day was the perfect day for Pepe's visit since it's all about the ocean. Videos of Pepe waddling to the mound went viral and fans were calling him a 'great pitcher' and joking he should join the team. These fun comments helped more people hear the zoo's message. By bringing Pepe to a baseball game, Brookfield Zoo made saving the ocean exciting for fans watching in the stands and online. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Both the White Sox and the zoo won with this teamwork. The crowd was happy, and the zoo shared their mission with new people. Pepe's pitch proved that small moments can make a big difference for an important cause. Also Read: Chicago White Sox announce the strategic signing of pitcher Tyler Alexander on $760,000 contract Royals outshine White Sox in close game While Pepe was the highlight, the White Sox had a tough game. They started well with a two-run homer by Miguel Vargas in the first inning, which got fans excited. But the Kansas City Royals tied the game in the fourth with a big homer by Salvador Perez. In the seventh, Jonathan India's hit gave the Royals the lead, and they won 7-5 after adding more runs later. The White Sox tried hard but lost, leaving their record at 22-44 in a hard season. Still, Pepe's visit kept fans smiling. Players like Sean Burke, who loves penguins, had fun taking photos with Pepe in the dugout. These moments kept the day special, even with the loss. The game's result didn't stop the event from being a success. Fans on social media called Pepe the day's hero, showing his visit was a hit. Brookfield Zoo and the White Sox turned a regular game into a fun way to talk about saving the environment, proving sports can help share big ideas. This day will inspire more events like it soon.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Best of Pepe the Penguin's first pitch at Chicago White Sox game
The Chicago White Sox have not given their fans many reasons to be excited in recent seasons. That all changed with a spectacular decision on who—or in this case, what— would throw the ceremonial first pitch of a game. Pepe the Penguin from the Brookfield Zoo already has an impressive following, but that fame skyrocketed after the penguin threw the first pitch at the White Sox-Royals game on Sunday. Although the White Sox lost the game, they certainly won the day — on social media. Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch Pepe the Penguin's first pitch This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Pepe the Penguin stars for the White Sox with ceremonial first pitch
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Health
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Video Shows Dolphin Calf Birth and First Breath at Chicago Zoo
A bottlenose dolphin at a Chicago zoo gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom, in a successful birth recorded on video by zoo staff. The dolphin calf was born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago early Saturday morning as a team of veterinarians monitored and cheered on the mom, a 38-year-old bottlenose dolphin named Allie. 'Push, push, push,' one observer can be heard shouting in video released by the zoo Saturday, as Allie swims around the tank, the calf's little tail fins poking out below her own, The Associated Press reported. Then the calf wriggles free and instinctively darts to the surface of the pool for its first breath. Also in the tank was an experienced mother dolphin named Tapeko, 43, who stayed close to Allie through her more than one hour of labor. In the video, she can be seen following the calf as it heads to the surface, and staying with it as it takes that first breath. It is natural for dolphins to look out for each other during a birth, zoo staff said. 'That's very common both in free-ranging settings but also in aquaria,' said Brookfield Zoo Chicago Senior Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Langan in a video statement. 'It provides the mom extra protection and a little bit of extra help to help get the calf to the surface to help it breath in those couple minutes where she's still having really strong contractions.' In a written statement, zoo officials said early signs indicate that the calf is in good health. They estimate it weighs around 35 pounds (16 kilograms) and stretches nearly four feet in length (115-120 centimeters). That is about the weight and length of an adult golden retriever dog. The zoo's Seven Seas exhibit will be closed as the calf bonds with its mother and acclimates with other dolphins in its group. As part of that bonding, the calf has already learned to slipstream, or draft alongside its mother so that it doesn't have to work as hard to move. Veterinarians will monitor progress in nursing, swimming and other milestones particularly closely over the next 30 days.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Health
- Arab News
Video shows dolphin calf birth and first breath at Chicago zoo. Mom's friend helped
CHICAGO: A bottlenose dolphin at a Chicago zoo gave birth to a calf early Saturday morning with the help of a fellow mom, in a successful birth recorded on video by zoo staff. The dolphin calf was born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago early Saturday morning as a team of veterinarians monitored and cheered on the mom, a 38-year-old bottlenose dolphin named Allie. 'Push, push, push,' one observer can be heard shouting in video released by the zoo Saturday, as Allie swims around the tank, the calf's little tail fins poking out below her own. Then the calf wriggles free and instinctively darts to the surface of the pool for its first breath. Also in the tank was an experienced mother dolphin named Tapeko, 43, who stayed close to Allie through her more than one hour of labor. In the video, she can be seen following the calf as it heads to the surface, and staying with it as it takes that first breath. It is natural for dolphins to look out for each other during a birth, zoo staff said. 'That's very common both in free-ranging settings but also in aquaria,' said Brookfield Zoo Chicago Senior Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Langan in a video statement. 'It provides the mom extra protection and a little bit of extra help to help get the calf to the surface to help it breath in those couple minutes where she's still having really strong contractions.' In a written statement, zoo officials said early signs indicate that the calf is in good health. They estimate it weighs around 35 pounds (16 kilograms) and stretches nearly four feet in length (115-120 centimeters). That is about the weight and length of an adult golden retriever dog. The zoo's Seven Seas exhibit will be closed as the calf bonds with its mother and acclimates with other dolphins in its group. As part of that bonding, the calf has already learned to slipstream, or draft alongside its mother so that it doesn't have to work as hard to move. Veterinarians will monitor progress in nursing, swimming and other milestones particularly closely over the next 30 days. The calf will eventually take a paternity test to see which of the male dolphins at the zoo is its father. Zoo officials say they will name the calf later this summer.
