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Common Name: Bottlenose Dolphin
Scientific Name: Tursiops Truncatus
Parents: Little Bit / Mr. Gipper
Birth Date: November 26th, 1973
Defining Trait: Two parallel markings behind her blowhole/pink marking shaped like an upside-down “T” on her snout
My Story: Tursi is the daughter of two “Flipper” dolphins who starred in the original movies. Her name is derived from her species, Tursiops truncatus. Tursi is DRC’s “Super Mom” and is a protective mom to Talon, Pax, Gypsi and Gambit. In addition to raising kids, she helps raise new trainers, teaching them who is really in charge! Tursi is a spectacular athlete, and her claim to fame is her “screaming dive” – a high leap with a celebratory “Yah” at the peak!
Nicknames: Whopper