BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- For the first time in ten years, a bottlenose dolphin was born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

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A dolphin named Allie gave birth early Saturday morning, zoo officials said.

Zoo veterinarians say the newborn bottlenose dolphin weighs about 35 pounds and is nearly 4 feet long.

The mother and calf appear to be doing well.

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