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PHOTOS: Maryland Zoo helps save rare Bolivian river dolphins

After being trapped in a lake with no escape, six Bolivian river dolphins were rescued thanks to veterinarians from the Maryland and Saint Louis Zoos.

Veterinarians performed comprehensive medical exams on the dolphins prior to transport - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
Bolivian lake where 6 dolphins were rescued - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
A satelitte tag was attached to the dorsal fin of each dolphin - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
The veterinary team and local first responders quickly located the dolphins stranded in the lake - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
The team conducted an unprecedented level of medical research on the Bolivian river dolphins - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
Dr. Ellen Bronson performs an ultrasound scan on a Bolivian river dolphin - The Maryland Zoo.JPG

PHOTOS: Maryland Zoo helps save rare Bolivian river dolphins

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  • Veterinarians performed comprehensive medical exams on the dolphins prior to transport - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
  • Bolivian lake where 6 dolphins were rescued - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
  • A satelitte tag was attached to the dorsal fin of each dolphin - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
  • The veterinary team and local first responders quickly located the dolphins stranded in the lake - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
  • The team conducted an unprecedented level of medical research on the Bolivian river dolphins - The Maryland Zoo.JPG
  • Dr. Ellen Bronson performs an ultrasound scan on a Bolivian river dolphin - The Maryland Zoo.JPG

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