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Hook
BBC
@bbcnews
16.2M followers · usually 141.2K views a post
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Why it worked
The video likely resonated due to its emotional and poignant depiction of animal grief, a topic that often evokes strong empathy and curiosity in viewers.
Summary
A mother dolphin is shown carrying her dead calf in the water. The video is a news report from BBC News about the grieving behavior of the dolphin.
Structure
- 1Mother dolphin carrying dead calf
- 2Dolphin swims with calf
- 3Other dolphins appear
- 4Mother dolphin continues to carry calf
Product placement
BBC NEWS: This is a news organization logo that appears on screen. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.
On-screen text
BBC
Geographe Marine Research
Posted on 03.08.2026
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Grieving mother dolphin
carries her dead calf for days
Original caption
Fraggle the dolphin has lost her last four calves, according to Geographe Marine Research. #Dolphin #Marine #Australia #Wildlife #Sea #BBCNews
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