BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — A bottlenose dolphin calf born at the Brookfield Zoo last week has abruptly died, officials confirmed Thursday.
According to zoo officials, the male calf was born early Saturday morning and appeared healthy, but died abruptly on Wednesday evening.
“We know our guests and supporters share this sadness with us,” Dr. Rita Stacey, Brookfield Zoo Chicago senior vice president of programs and impact, said. “This calf’s birth brought hope and joy, and his sudden loss reminds us of the delicate balance of life.”
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Zoo officials said the calf, who was under continual 24-hour, minute-to-minute observation by the Zoo’s animal care and veterinarian teams, had been exhibiting positive and progressive indicators of development up until his death…