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Was the mother dolphin 'mourning'? Viral video of her keeping afloat a dead calf leads to discussion on animal behaviour
Aug 5, 2026
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Was the mother dolphin 'mourning'? Viral video of her keeping afloat a dead calf leads to discussion on animal behaviour

A viral video posted on July 20 shows a mother dolphin named Fraggle carrying her dead calf near Perth, Australia. Scientists say this behaviour suggests animals experience grief. "It's absolutely clear that this is a mother grieving for her child," said neuroscientist Lori Marino, noting the pod stayed close by.