Dolphin released back into the wild after a three-month effort

Updated: Sep 15, 2025 By CHEN BOWEN in Haikou chinadaily.com.cn Print

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On Sept 14, volunteers and veterinarians transport the tropical spotted dolphin, Wanwan, from its rehabilitation site in Lingshui Li autonomous county, Hainan province, to the waters off Wanning's Shimei Bay for its release back into the ocean. [Photo by Wang Chenglong/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Over the following months, the dolphin regained normal behavior, began feeding independently, and showed restored blood biochemistry.

On Sept 8, an expert review evaluated Wanwan's daily feeding, endoscopic and ultrasound examinations, blood tests, and behavioural observations. Experts also observed the dolphin's swimming and feeding behaviors onsite and found no abnormalities, concluding that the dolphin met the conditions for release back into the wild.

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