Table 1.
Names and individual characteristics of the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) subjects
| Dolphin | Sex | Birth year (location type) | Rearing History | Arrival at The Seas | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin | M | 1994 (sea pen) | Parent/adopt/hand | 2003 | Remains at The Seas |
| Khyber | M | 1992 (sea pen) | Parent-raised | 2005 | Died 2018 |
| Malabar | M | 2000 (sea pen) | Parent-raised | 2005 | Remains at The Seas |
| Ranier | M | 1981 est (Gulf of Mexico) | Parent-raised | 2001 | Remains at The Seas |
Observations began in September 2005 when Calvin was 11, Khyber was 13, Malabar was 5, and Ranier was estimated to be 24 years old