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Minneapolis (AP)

July 19, 2010 8:30 AM

Dolphin born at Minnesota Zoo

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New dolphin calf — "Allie," one of three Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at the Minnesota Zoo, gave birth to a dolphin calf on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:51 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo says a dolphin born over the weekend is doing well.

The 30-pound calf has been swimming alongside its mother and taking synchronized breaths.

The baby's mother, Allie, is one of the zoo's three Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The father, Semo, at age 45, is believed to be one of the oldest reproducing male dolphins in captivity.

The gender of the calf hasn't been determined. KSTP-TV reports it's expected to be on exhibit this fall.

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Information from: KSTP-TV

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Calf with mother — "Allie," one of three Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at the Minnesota Zoo, gave birth to a dolphin calf on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:51 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo

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New dolphin calf — "Allie," one of three Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at the Minnesota Zoo, gave birth to a dolphin calf on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:51 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of Minnesota Zoo

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New dolphin calf — "Allie," one of three Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at the Minnesota Zoo, gave birth to a dolphin calf on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:51 p.m.
Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo

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