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‘Molly’, Hong Kong Ocean Park’s Oldest Male Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin, Dies Aged 40

By Sophia Al-Mansoor

• Oct 8, 2026 • 2 min read

‘Molly’, Hong Kong Ocean Park’s Oldest Male Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin, Dies Aged 40

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

The Theme Park Said Molly Became Weak on New Year’s Eve and Died on Thursday, Despite Round-the-Clock Care from Its Veterinary and Animal Care Team.

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