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Apple Valley, Minn. (AP)

Name for Minn. Zoo's new dolphin down to 3

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Dolphin calf
A 3-month-old dolphin calf is now on exhibit at the zoo in Apple Valley. She was born July 17 to mom Allie and dad Semo and has spent the last few months bonding with her mother.
Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo

Facebook fans of the Minnesota Zoo will make the final decision on the name for the zoo's new dolphin calf.

The public submitted more than 3,000 names online for the dolphin. Marine mammal staff narrowed the choices to three finalists - Taijah, Marais or Sealie.

Those who want to vote on the dolphin's name must be fans of the Minnesota Zoo on Facebook.

The contest runs through Sunday. The winning name will be announced Monday.

The Atlantic bottlenose calf was born last July to mother Allie and father Semo at the zoo in Apple Valley.

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Online: Minnesota Zoo Facebook page (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Dolphin calf
A 3-month-old dolphin calf is now on exhibit at the zoo in Apple Valley. She was born July 17 to mom Allie and dad Semo and has spent the last few months bonding with her mother.
Photo Courtesy of the Minnesota Zoo