Photo Credit: MESTECH of Ireland
We all have that friend from growing up. The one that refuses to settle down. The rolling stone who gathers no moss.
Well, the British Isles have a dolphin named ‘Clet’ and apparently he’s quite the vagabond.
‘Clet’ is a male bottlenose dolphin with a distinctive scare on his dorsal fin. He has become famous for his extensive travels, and was spotted this week near Falmouth, UK.
Caz Waddell, acting marine conservation officer from Cornwall Wildlife Trust said: “We’re very lucky in Cornwall that bottlenose dolphins can be seen quite regularly all around our coasts. However Clet is somewhat unique; a bit of a lone ranger.”
Bottlenose dolphins often live in groups, or pods, and mainly reside in certain areas. Lengthy travel is unusual.
According to observers, ‘Clet’ seems no worse off for his adventures.
Ruth Williams, marine conservation manager from Cornwall Wildlife Trust added: “Clet has been seen in five countries since he was first recorded in 2008. The fact that he travels such large distances really challenges our understanding of the species, and also highlights the need for international collaboration when monitoring and protecting these highly mobile marine mammals.”
So here’s to ‘Clet’. Keep on, keepin’ on.
Check out the full story from The Packet newspaper in Falmouth, UK.