Winter the Dolphin

Winter the Disabled Dolphin

Facts about Winter the Dolphin

Winter was found in the ropes of a crab trap on December 10, 2005, in Mosquito Lagoon of the coastal waters of Florida.

At the time of her rescue, she was estimated to be around two months old.

Winter received her name because she was found in December, traditionally considered a winter month; even though the exact date of her rescue falls within the American definition of autumn.

The rope in which Winter was entangled cut off the supply of blood to her tail, causing it to naturally detach from her body. 

Multiple Choice

What type of dolphin is Winter?

Multiple Choice

Where was Winter the Dolphin found?

• Clearwater, New South Wales

• Clearwater, Florida

Multiple Choice

She is widely known for having a ______________ tail.

• authentic

• anaesthetic

• prosthetic

Multiple Choice

Winter is the subject of the book _________ , and the 2011 film of the same name.

• Dolphin Tail

• Dolphin Tale

• Dolphin Reef

Multiple Choice

She was caught in a _______ , which resulted in the loss of her tail.

• crab bait

• boat propeller

• sheep propeller

• crab trap

Multiple Choice

Winter was fitted with a _______ and _______ tail that enabled her to swim normally.

• silicon, plastic

• silicon, steel

• plastic, steel

• silicaon, aluminium

Multiple Choice

Where can we visit Winter the Dolphin?

• at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

• at Aquarium Macallum

• Macallum Ocean Enterprise

Multiple Choice

Winter has become the most popular attraction at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. She is viewed as an inspiration to children and adults with medical conditions and disabilities.

• True

• False