| Name: | Cutter |
| Gender: | Male |
| Acquired: | Feb 14 2009 (Captured) |
| Facility ID #: | Unk. |
| NOAA #: | Unk. |
| N.A. Studbook #: | N/A |
| Species: | Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) |
Photo © MMC
Named in reference to the Coast Guard Station in Key West who originally sighted him in the area.
| Feb 14, 2009 - present | : Marine Mammal Conservancy |
Mar 09 2009 - Cutter continues to respond to nourishment and care provided by MMC. He has been active - jumping and breaching regularly in the Bay Pen.
Feb 28 2009 - Cutter is approximately 5’6” long and weighs approximately 85 lbs. Dr. Denise Herzig, an expert on the Stenella species, has observed Cutter and agrees that he is likely of the species Stenella frontalis, Atlantic spotted dolphin. Positive confirmation of species is gained through results of DNA testing. Dr. Herzing's Observations.
Cutter's treatment includes nourishment and analysis of his blood chemistry. He is eating approximately 12 pounds of fish per day and has begun to perform some of the acrobatics characteristic of his species. He is gaining strength everyday but is still considered to be in Guarded condition until further results from his bloodwork appear normal. Until Cutter is deemed healthy by MMC veterinarians, staff, NMFS and consultants of NMFS, he will remain at MMC for rehabilitation.
Feb 15 2009 - Dubbed “Cutter,” due to original sightings at the US Coast Guard Station in Key West, this calf is thought to be less than one year old. His condition is guarded, and initial assessments include evaluation of his state of hydration and nutrition.
In order to survive, a dolphin must depend on its ability to hunt for its food. The MMC team is offering nourishment in the form of hydration as well as fish, both offered and live.
Cutter is able to swim and is currently in MMC's assessment pool, but may be transferred to the bay pen later in the day, if he continues to do well.
Feb 14 2009 - A solitary juvenile dolphin of unconfirmed species was rescued and brought to MMC on Saturday. Apparently orphaned, the calf had been sighted in close inshore waters and marinas at Key West earlier in the week. The calf's movements and condition were monitored through the week by MMC team members, Dolphin Tour Operators and Dolphin Smart Participants in the area. Responding to reports of the calf at the Key West Yacht Club on Saturday, MMC's team deployed to provide veterinary care and transport if required. The calf was brought to the MMC site for evaluation, stabilization and assessment. The calf is male, possibly of the Atlantic spotted dolphin species Stenella frontalis, although positive identification of his species has yet to be confirmed.
Cutter has not reproduced. In the event animals are added to his family group this table will be updated.
| Mother: | Wild |
| Father: | Wild |
| Full Siblings: | None Known |
| Half-Siblings (Maternal): | None Known |
| Half-Siblings (Paternal): | None Known |
| Daughters: | None Known |
| Sons: | None Known |
| Grand Daughters: | None Known |
| Grand Sons: | None Known |
![](http://www.marinemammalconservancy.org/images/cutter/Cutter_jump_8680_edit.jpg")
Marine Mammal Conservancy - Official Website
"Orphaned Dolphin in Guarded But Stable Condition": February 17, 2009 CBS
"Infant Dolphin Under Care In Florida Keys": February 16, 2009 Sun Sentinel
Wild Dolphin Project - The WDP is a scientific research organization that studies and reports on a specific pod of free-ranging Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis).
