Dolphin continues to recover after shark bites

ORLANDO, Fla. – Officials say a dolphin that was found covered in shark bites on a Florida beach appears to be getting better.

The Orlando Sentinel reports that SeaWorld Orlando announced Monday that the dolphin passed a hearing test. It’s an important step in her recovery, since she relies on listening to echoes to find food, avoid predators and navigate the ocean.

The Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was sick with pneumonia and covered with bites when she found washed up on the beach in March near Jacksonville.

Veterinarians say they’re still trying to treat the dolphin’s pneumonia while she gains additional weight and strength.

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Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/