Adopt a dolphin
Poke is one of Port Phillip’s first remarkable common dolphins (Delphinus dephis), having first been seen in 2005.
She is a champion mother, having her first known calf in 2005. We know Poke is a mother by finding her repeatedly in photographs with a little calf, like this one here taken in October 2020. When calves are first born, they have light stripes on their bodies called foetal folds, which are left from creases in their skin as a result of being curled up before birth. The folds on Poke’s calf in this photo tells us it is only several months old.
One of Poke’s earlier calves was injured in its first year, possibly by a propeller. The fact that the calf survived is a credit to Poke and the health of the calf.
Read an update on Poke here.
Adopt-A-Dolphin is a wonderful gift for a loved one, yourself and of course, our dolphins and bays.
”DRI gives dolphins a voice - our family a voice - and a positive way to support marine life and conservation.
Loyal donor.
Adopt-A-Dolphin members receive a certificate with a glorious image of Poke on the front (as above) with more information about Poke and our other resident dolphins on the back. Packs also include our most recent Snapshots, whale and dolphin information and a Dolphin Distancing sticker. Child packs include a dolphin moneybox and a sun hat.
Membership is for 12 months and is comprised of a $10 membership and a $88 tax-deductible gift. On the anniversary of joining, we send an invitation to renew support, which can be sent to you or the recipient of your gift, depending on your choice. (Postage is additional, if you chose to have a package delivered).
Adopt-A-Dolphin supporters become Associate Members of the Dolphin Research Institute and receive news, updates and VIP invitations to Institute events and more!
