VIDEO O mamă delfin refuză să-și lase puiul mort să se scufunde

A female dolphin named 'Fraggle' was observed in the Leschenault estuary carrying her deceased calf on her back to prevent it from sinking. The calf, born two weeks prior and suffering from respiratory issues, was kept at the surface for six days while the rest of the pod swam nearby. Marine biologists have documented similar behaviors in cetaceans, suggesting these actions may reflect both attempts to save and difficulty in letting go of deceased companions. This phenomenon, known as 'epimeletic behavior,' is particularly noted among dolphins, especially females with dead or dying calves.