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  • 2021-05-10 (xsd:date)
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  • This image shows a silicone model foetus created for a film -- it does not show a real dolphin’s womb (en)
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  • A photo has been shared repeatedly in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim it shows a foetus of a dolphin in the womb. This is false: the image in fact shows a silicone model foetus created for a film. The image was shared here on Facebook on April 25, 2021. Baby dolphin inside his/her mother's womb, reads the English-language claim. Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, taken on May 7, 2021. The same image has been shared on Facebook alongside a similar claim in several countries, including South Korea , Australia and India . The claim is false. A keyword search on Google found this report published by HoaxEye, a Finland-based blog that identifies manipulated imagery circulating online. These images are taken from National Geographic TV-show called ‘ Animals in the Womb ’ (premiered on March 2005). However, these are not real animals, the report reads in part. HoaxEye reported that cinematographer David Barlow created the silicone models for a film to avoid the ethical and practical issues that result from filming live animals. Below is a screenshot comparison of the photo in the misleading Facebook post (L) and the original video clip at the seven-second mark published on Barlow’s website (R): The videos caption reads: Collection 015013: Model of the fully developed dolphin foetus resting in the curved dolphin womb. The background i trans-illuminated to light the foetus with a soft glow. Barlow ’ s silicone animal models also include an elephant, a dog and a shark. They can be seen here on his website. Screenshot of David Barlow’s website, taken on May 7, 2021. (en)
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