Maternal Care

animal-behavior

A dolphin mother is a female member of a dolphin pod responsible for birthing, nursing, teaching, and safeguarding her calf. Across species such as the common bottlenose dolphin...

Relationship & Behavior

Alligator young typically remain with their mother for approximately 1 to 3 years, with hatchlings and juveniles depending on her for protection, transportation, and social lear...