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IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue (MMRR) team rescued 6 common dolphins that stranded in Wellfleet (3 at Mayo Beach and 3 at Indian Neck). The dolphins were given health checks and even an ultrasound for a pregnant female. All six (2 female, 4 male) were successfully released back into Cape Cod Bay. One was satellite-tagged for post-release monitoring.

IFAW volunteers help MMRR teams rescue and release animals throughout the stranding season.

A mother and calf common dolphin are transported to the beach by a team from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the New England Aquarium before being released back into Cape Cod Bay at Scusset Beach in Sagamore Beach, MA Saturday. The dolphins are two of at least 28 dolphins that stranded along Cape Cod Bay's shores from Dennis to Wellfleet. 11 dolphins were successfully released back into the bay. "This might be the largest dolphin stranding geographically speaking that we've had," says Brian Sharp, IFAW's stranding coordinator. 01/14/12 Julia Cumes

IFAW MMRR team members bring a stranded dolphin in for evaluation.

IFAW volunteers help MMRR teams rescue and release animals throughout the stranding season.

The iconic Yellowstone Grizzly feeling right at home. Conservations say the signature mammal is experiencing a population boom.