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Common Name: Bottlenose Dolphin
Scientific Name: Tursiops Truncatus
Parents: Bee / Delphi
Birth Date: November 21st, 1984
Defining Trait: Striking eyes, whites are visible/long, elegant rostrum
My Story: Merina was born at DRC in 1984 and is half-sister to Aleta, Santini and Talon. She is our most successful mother and her legacy continues with Pandora, Calusa, Cayo, Flagler and Windley. In addition to being an amazing Mom, her resume includes modeling and acting – she loves being in front of the camera! Merina enjoys a challenge and excels at creative training, such as combination behaviors.
Nicknames: Merinabean