10 day old dolphin is rescued at penguin park

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A baby dolphin is lowered into a swimming pool just hours after being rescued.
The mammal was discovered by walkers on a beach near the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo.
It was suffering from injuries believed to have been caused by a fishing net.

Richard Tesore, Director of the marine fauna reserve 'SOS Fauna Marina' holds a rescued baby dolphin in a pool in Punta Colarada

The dolphin, which was found on the beach in the city four days ago, is recovering at the reserve from injuries believed to have been caused by a fishing net
There was no sign of its mother. The dolphin is only about ten days old.

Richard Tesore, head of the NGO Rescate Fauna Marina, has been caring for tiny animal in Piriapolis, 62 miles east of the capital, Montevideo.And while his cute charge is a hit with visitors, it seems they must queue behind a penguin if they want to see him.

The Magellan penguin is also being looked after at the centre and has taken an interest in the new patient.
(full story and cute pictures are in the daily fail:::
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-....ve-Uruguay.html )

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here are some new photos of nipper the very cute and young dolphin..he is so adorable
www.globalanimal.org/2010/11/07/p....-uruguay/21880/

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Here's the update on Nipper the rescued baby dolphin at SOS Rescate Fauna Marina in Uruguay.

It appears that Nipper is suffering from hypothermia, which is worrisome as it may aggravate the baby dolphin respiratory infection. Last night and into the morning, cold weather conditions caused the water temperature in the pool to drop. The team, which is working around the clock, have heated the pool water and are warming the surrounding environment. The pool also functions as a hospital bed of sorts, as seen in the picture below. Piky the penguin is inseparable from her little dolphin friend and remains on guard over Nipper pool. Neither penguin nor dolphin have wanted to eat today. All things considered, Nipper is doing as well as can be expected today and the warmer water is surely a welcome comfort.

We had an outpouring of inquiries and concern from Global Animal readers about Nipper health. We will be speaking with Richard Tesore, the director of the SOS Restate Fauna

The Rescued Baby Dolphin Gets A Swimming Lesson t.co/vejOO4T Sad news this little guy passed away