Post by Khris Carrie on Apr 10, 2008 18:12:59 GMT -5
Name of Dolphin: Echo
Species: Bottlenose Dolphin
Gender: Male
Age: Six Months Old
History: When Echo was born not so long ago, he lived in a Dolphin Research facility down in the Florida Keys where Khris was studying training for the summer. The facility was set into a natural lagoon cut into sections for the different dolphins. The only thing that kept them from the open ocean was a netting around the outside. But the dolphins felt no need to leave, why would they need to? They were fed and loved, and liked it there.
But one wretched night, a bull shark found it's way into the research center through a hole in the net. Khris was sleeping over that night to keep a watch on Echo and his mother, Dahlia. She didn't see the shark until it was too late. The shark went for Echo, but Dahlia was first into strike. The shark got her instead, and promptly left, dragging along with him Dahlia's dead body. Khris immediately jumped in and brought Echo out and to the medical pools. When the staff came after her drastic call, they were first furious with her. But she explained what happened and they became upset.
None of the other dolphins would take Echo as their own, so the research center was put under a dilemma. Khris immediately called her uncle (from the medical pool, where she spent practically all her time) and they moved him to the soon-to-be opened Journey to Atlantis. He and Khris developed a strong bond the night of the tragedy, and their bond keeps growing everday. He now resides in medical pool "E" in the dolphin section, and Khris practically lives there with him.
Personality: Echo is a speed demon! He zips as fast as he can around his pool, screaming out squeaks, clicks and whistles as he does. He is very hyperactive, and when you're in the water with him, you have to be on your game, and know where he is at all times, because he'll sneak up on you! He's very attached to Khris, and still wary of others. As long as he knows you, he's friendly and welcome. Though, he thinks of Khris as his 'safety' blanket, and won't approach newcomers without her near him.
Length: Four feet long
Markings: Echo is lightening up a lot. He still has dark splotches along his back and on his dorsal and pectoral flippers. His underbelly has whitened almost completely.
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Trainer: Khris Carrie