CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater Marine Aquarium is debuting two new underwater superstars this week.
Both rescued in nearby waters, Rosie and Rudy are young rough-toothed dolphins, a smaller species than bottlenose, with more slender snouts.
Rosie and Rudy are also both deaf, with impaired echolocation, so they needed specialized training and acclimation before they could share a big pool and appear in front of big crowds.
But now, "they're best friends," said Chloe Neighbarger, an animal care specialist.
For more on Rosie and Rudy and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, go here.
