Rare dolphin hybrid born at Zhengzhou Ocean Aquarium

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A newborn dolphin hybrid was seen swimming closely beside its bottlenose dolphin mother at Zhengzhou Ocean Aquarium in central China's Henan Province. In the blue waters, a Risso's dolphin hovered nearby, keeping a watchful eye on its unique offspring.

Born on May 18, the calf is an exceptionally rare hybrid and the first to be successfully born and thrive in Henan Province. Measuring 128 centimeters at birth, the calf's head, mouth, dorsal fin and tail resemble those of its Risso's dolphin father, while the rest of its body more closely resembles its bottlenose dolphin mother. The union of the two dolphins can be likened to the union of different human races, making their offspring a true hybrid of the ocean.