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Find out more about the recent discovery of the Brucella bacterium in a dead Maui's dolphin. Also, learn more about other threats to the species, DOC's work with Maui's dolphin and what you can do to help protect this critically endangered species.


Maui dolphin. Photo: Jason Clark.

Evidence of brucella found in Maui’s dolphins

Evidence of a bacterial agent in a dead endangered Maui’s dolphin found at the mouth of the Waikato River in November has prompted concerns for the future of the species.

A pod of Maui's dolphins surface.

Maui's dolphin

Find out about the Maui's dolphin and efforts to save this critically endangered marine mammal.