It’s a girl! Staff and volunteers at the National Aquarium in Baltimore are excited about a tiny addition to the dolphin colony: At approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 27 Chesapeake, a 16 year old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, gave birth to a female calf. At birth the calf was approximately 30 lbs and 2-3 feet long. Chesapeake is the daughter of Shiloh. This is Chesapeake’s third calf born at the National Aquarium.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is deeply saddened to report that Shiloh, a 29 year old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, gave birth to a stillborn calf early last week.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore will lead Maryland’s annual dolphin count on Saturday, July 19th in an effort to determine the state’s dolphin population. Typically held in June, this year’s count has been pushed to July to coincide with the state of Delaware’s count. Volunteers are welcome to participate from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is pleased to announce the pregnancy of two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Shiloh and Chesapeake. After months of regular check-ups, ultrasounds and other health assessments performed by the Aquarium’s animal care staff, it is estimated that both dolphins are expected to give birth in late July or August.