From the moment they are born, baby dolphins are amazing swimmers! Young dolphins keep up with their mothers, who are more powerful swimmers, by staying right by her side. This ideal position to get a 'free ride' is right in the mother's slipstream. In this position, the mother can provide close to 90% of the thrust needed for the young dolphin to move at around 5.3 miles per hour. This helps to keep baby dolphin close to mamma, as she searches for food and travels, with little to no energy exerted by her tiny baby. Photo by @chelseamayerphotography ******** #dolphins #whalewatching #babyanimals #discoverocean #wildlifeonearth #earthcapture #newportbeach #wildlifephotography #animals #animallovers #dolphin