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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucinda Cameron

FOUND: Scientists use drones to identify whether dolphins are pregnant - You Need To See This

Researchers have used aerial photos taken from drones to remotely determine whether protected female bottlenose dolphins are pregnant.

Scientists have found that by measuring the body width of the cetaceans captured in the aerial images they can establish which females in the group are expecting a calf.

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