Watch: Viral video of dolphin carrying its dead newborn through the Indian Ocean reveals a deep and old 'mourning ritual'
- Fraggle, a grieving mother dolphin, carried her deceased calf for six days, a poignant testament to her profound maternal love.
- Captured by drone footage in the Indian Ocean, this heart-wrenching scene revealed the support of her pod, which gathered around her in solidarity during her mourning.
- This behavior, seen in over twenty cetacean species, underscores their intricate social connections and possible awareness of mortality.
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- Fraggle, a grieving mother dolphin, carried her deceased calf for six days, a poignant testament to her profound maternal love.
- Captured by drone footage in the Indian Ocean, this heart-wrenching scene revealed the support of her pod, which gathered around her in solidarity during her mourning.
- This behavior, seen in over twenty cetacean species, underscores their intricate social connections and possible awareness of mortality.
Sources: Times of India