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science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Unprecedented Discovery: Dolphin with 'Thumbs' Amazes Scientists

Scientists at the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute in Greece have discovered a dolphin with deformed flippers that resemble human thumbs in the Gulf of Corinth. This is the first time such a morphology has been observed in 30 years of surveys in the open sea. The dolphin appears to be swimming and playing normally, suggesting that the shape of its flippers is not due to illness. It is believed that the deformity is a result of rare and irregular genes caused by inbreeding, as the dolphin population in the gulf is isolated from its Mediterranean peers.

via HuffPost|

#dolphin #genetic-defect #gulf-of-corinth

wildlife2 years ago•0 min saved

Rare Dolphin with Thumbs Spotted in Greek Waters

An "extremely rare" dolphin with "thumbs" on its flippers has been photographed in the Gulf of Corinth, near Greece. Researchers from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute spotted the dolphin on two occasions and were surprised by its unique flipper morphology. Despite its unusual appearance, the dolphin was able to keep pace with its pod. This is the first time such a dolphin has been observed in 30 years of surveys in the open sea.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#dolphin #flipper-morphology #greece

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Scientists Stunned by Rare Dolphin with 'Thumbs' Found in Greek Gulf"

Researchers from the Pelagos Cetacean Research Institute have spotted a rare dolphin with hook-shaped "thumbs" carved out of its flippers in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece. The unique flipper morphology, believed to be the result of rare and irregular genes due to constant interbreeding, has surprised scientists. Despite its unusual flippers, the dolphin showed no impact on its speed and interacted normally with its pod. This is the first time such a dolphin has been observed in 30 years of surveys in the open sea and along the coasts of Greece.

via NDTV|

#dolphin #genetic-mutation #gulf-of-corinth

wildlife2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unprecedented Discovery: Rare Dolphin with Thumbs Spotted in Greek Gulf"

Researchers have photographed a striped dolphin in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece, with hook-shaped "thumbs" on its flippers. The dolphin, part of a unique mixed-species society in the area, appeared healthy and active despite its unusual morphology. Experts believe the thumb-like flippers are the result of a genetic defect, possibly caused by constant interbreeding. The dolphin's missing fingers and tissue suggest that cells responsible for forming the equivalent of human index and middle fingers died off during development in the womb.

via Livescience.com|

#dolphin #flippers #genetic-defect