Video Captures Mother Dolphin Carrying Deceased Calf in Apparent Mourning Ritual

Drone footage from the Indian Ocean captured Fraggle, a grieving mother dolphin, carrying her deceased calf for six days, a behavior observed in over twenty cetacean species. This poignant act, where the mother keeps the body near the surface to prevent it from sinking, highlights their intricate social connections and possible awareness of mortality, with her pod gathering in solidarity.