Daily Mail Grieving mother dolphin carries dead calf for days in heartbreaking display of loss

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Why it worked

The video likely performed well due to its emotionally resonant subject matter, showcasing a rare and poignant display of animal grief. The aerial footage and clear on-screen text identifying the location and source add to its shareability and news value.

Summary

A mother dolphin is seen carrying her deceased calf through an Australian estuary, displaying a heartbreaking display of grief. The rare sight highlights the deep bonds and emotional behaviors observed in dolphins.

Structure

1Mother dolphin carrying dead calf
2Aerial view of dolphins in water
3Location identified as Bunbury, Western Australia
4Dolphins swimming together

Product placement

Daily Mail: This is a news organization that appears as a watermark and on-screen text. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. It merely appears. geographemarineresearch: This is an Instagram account that appears as on-screen text. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. It merely appears.

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Daily Mail Grieving mother dolphin carries dead calf for days in heartbreaking display of loss instagram / geographemarineresearch BUNBURY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Original caption

A mother dolphin has been seen carrying her deceased calf through an Australian estuary in a heartbreaking display of grief. The calf, believed to have been just weeks old, did not survive, leaving the dolphin to mourn as she stayed close to her young. The rare sight has highlighted the deep bonds and emotional behaviours seen among dolphins. 🎥 @geographemarineresearch #dolphin #nature #ocean #news