Bringing a child into the world is a joyous occasion for many parents. It’s also a significant time that cannot be compared to anything else.
Over the weekend, a few people at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Illinois were able to witness one such moment and create a memory they’ll never forget. A video posted by @abcnews captures the exact minute that Allie the Bottlenose Dolphin gave birth to her baby calf, and this jaw-dropping scene will leave you in complete awe.
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What an amazing moment to see! According to the TikTok post caption, this dolphin birth was a rare occurrence. In fact, they noted, “The baby is the first calf to be born at the zoo in a decade.” Wow! It’s clear everyone there had such a unique experience seeing the birth.
As shown in the video, this mama dolphin had her baby, and the audience was stunned. So many of them offered up “Aww’s” and cheered at the sight of this newborn coming into the world. And as excited as they were to watch this sight in person, viewers online are equally as elated to catch a glimpse of this meaningful time between mom and baby.
It’s known that dolphins are very intelligent, and commenters had a few things to say about the baby’s natural instincts. Right after this little one was born, the calf already knew to head for the surface.