Officials of the Discovery Bay at the Minnesota Zoo are getting increasingly excited about the arrival of a new baby dolphin.  The mother-to-be, Allie, will be the first to deliver a newborn calf since the death of three dolphins in 2006.  The April birth will be the start of a complete rebuilding program for the zoo, and no precautions are being overlooked.  Each month, Allie receives an ultrasound test to measure the progress of the calf.  Trainers are working to make sure that the mother is comfortable around human trainers and that she is accustomed to moving from one holding pen to another.  To keep the public informed on the progress and the care of Allie, they have created a special blog to document the weekly happenings as they prepare for this important birth.  You can use the link below to visit this special blog.

Allie’s Pregnancy Blog at mnzoo.org

Phil Ellis

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