The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

Category: Discovery Cove

  • New Baby Dolphin a Success for Research Technology at Dolphin Cove

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    A 3.5 foot-long, 35-pound Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin was born at Discovery Cove in Florida on November 30 at 10:22 a.m. — and it's a girl! The little calf is continuing to develop, nurse and bond with her mother.

    Her birth is notable, because it marks the first time a Dolphin at Discovery Cove has successfully given birth to a calf conceived
    through the use of “sperm-sexing” research, which involves separating sperm
    carrying a female-producing X chromosome from sperm carrying a male-producing Y
    chromosome. This scientific advancement affords Discovery Cove the
    opportunity to manage its species’ genetic diversity and social environment.

    Scientists at the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Reproductive Research Center in San
    Diego, pioneered the ability to preferentially produce female or male Dolphin offspring though sperm-sexing and artificial insemination. The baby represents the 15th Dolphin calf produced worldwide using sex
    pre-selection technology, and the 25th Dolphin born at
    Discovery Cove since the park opened in 2000. Discovery Cove’s parent company,
    SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, has one of the most successful dolphin
    breeding programs in the world.

    Photo Credit: Discovery Cove at SeaWorld 

  • Spectacular Baby Anteater Photos from Discovery Cove

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    It’s a boy!  This little guy – a lesser anteater or tamandua – was born just days ago to mom, Cypress, at Discovery Cove, in Orlando, Florida.  The youngster will hitch a ride on mom’s back for the first part of his life until he’s able to walk and find food on his own.  Tamanduas are native to the forests of Mexico to South America.  They use their sharp claws and 16-inch-long tongue (41 cm) to eat up to 9,000 ants in a single day.

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    Photo credits: David Collier / Discovery Cove

    Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive experience in Orlando where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and interact with animals.