Milford Sound's Hector Dolphin

A mature female Hector's dolphin was discovered dead in Fiordland's Milford Sound. The Department of Conservation (DOC) claimed the animal had been sent away to be inspected because there were no visible symptoms of death. While other dolphin species have been spotted in the sound, sightings of Hector's, whether dead or living, are uncommon, according to the DOC. It stated that while they lived on the West Coast, they rarely traveled this far south. With a population of roughly 10,000, Hector's were considered nationally endangered.

The Hector Dolphin, one of our rarest subspecies, may be found off the coast of New Zealand. Keep an eye out for them because they can only reach a maximum length of 1.5 meters. Check out Hector's dorsal fin, which resembles a Mickey Mouse ear and is more curled than other dolphin species. This is one of the things about New Zealand you should know.