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Today we encountered a school of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). The animals had divided into small subgroups. There was some approach of the dolphins and the “Oh” and “Ah’s” of the guests.
Like other dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins often travel in groups, but it is precisely with this type of dolphin that animals are separated from their group. They are called solitaires. Orcas and Belugas have also been observed living alone. It is not possible to say with certainty why these animals are isolated from school. Solitaires often seek close contact with humans. In Europe, there are some solitaires in the waters of both England and Ireland. One of the most famous examples is Fungie, a male who lived in Ireland in Dingle Bay for many years and was in close contact with his admirers. Last year he disappeared. However, since Fungie was already about 40 years old, it can be assumed that he may have died of old age.
Unfortunately, we had no luck on our evening tour. The school of Bottlenose dolphins had left the area.
By Fatima Kutzschbach
Sightings of the day
Ribeira Brava
10:00 Atlantic spotted dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins
15:00 Bottlenose dolphins
Stenella
09:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins
14:00 Bottlenose dolphins
17:00 no sighting
