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A named female bottlenose dolphin in a coastal aquarium or research program, monitored through long-term photo-identification of natural markings on her dorsal fin and flanks.
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Who is Kaylee the dolphin?
Kaylee is a named female bottlenose dolphin monitored in a coastal aquarium or research programme. Her identity is tracked through natural markings on her dorsal fin and flanks.
How are dolphins such as Kaylee identified?
Researchers use photo-identification, comparing stable markings and scars on the dorsal fin and body. This allows an individual such as Kaylee to be recognized over long periods without tagging every sighting.
What species is Kaylee?
Kaylee is described as a bottlenose dolphin. The available record identifies her sex and monitoring method but does not provide a more specific subspecies claim.
Why is Kaylee monitored over time?
Long-term monitoring helps researchers follow an individual dolphin's sightings, behavior, health, and social associations. Photo-identification makes that work possible through repeated field or facility observations.
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