How has the aquarium been taking care of Aurora throughout her pregnancy?
• Marine mammal staff monitors her health and pregnancy through regular blood samples and use ultrasounds to monitor the health of the fetus. • They ensure that she is eating well and taking vitamins, which are important for healthy fetal development. • Her routine is being kept as normal as possible throughout the pregnancy. The trainers will continue to work with her daily to ensure she is getting the exercise she needs. • Trained volunteers and staff observers are monitoring Aurora’s respiration and body functions 24 hour a day for slight changes that might indicate the start of labour. • Imaq and Kavna have been moved to the back research area to give Aurora the space she needs to give birth and to minimize distractions to her. In the wild, females stay away from the males during the birthing process.
