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Bubble blowing dolphins at SeaWorld
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Thursday 07 Aug 2008 17:46
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Dolphins at Florida holiday attraction SeaWorld are entertaining crowds by forever blowing bubbles.
The intelligent bottle-nose creatures create the bubbles by forcing air through their blowholes before attempting to swim after the bubbles as they play - creating a spectacular sight. It is thought that the behaviour comes naturally to the marine mammals as part of their fun personalities.
Pedro Ramos-Nabariete, supervisor of animal care at the Florida holiday park explained: "The dolphins are like children messing around blowing bubbles - like a child playing with a straw and a glass of cold milk."
He added: "Sometimes if the ring is large enough they will swim through the bubble almost as if they are showing off."
SeaWorld currently has 18 dolphins in residence ranging from just two years old to nearly 30 and they remain an ever popular attraction with tourists on holiday in Florida.
Stretching more than 200 acres, SeaWorld is arguably one of the best things about Florida and it gives visitors the unique chance to see animals such as sea turtles, penguins and even sharks up close.
A great hotel for those looking to experience all of the aquatic fun is the Renaissance Sea World Resort, which is situated just across the road.
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