NEW DELHI: Viral images shows a pink dolphin leap out of the water and another stranded on Hatteras Beach in North Carolina, that caught attention on social media sparking widespread curiosity among viewers.
As per the information shared on social media, the dolphin had been displaced from its usual environment and was discovered alone on the beach. The striking visuals rapidly spread across the internet, leaving users in awe and disbelief.The photographs which were initially posted on Facebook, depict a dolphin with a distinctive pink hue breaching the surface.
Upon further evaluation, numerous social media users observed that the dolphin possessed an unusually artificial appearance, which ignited a debate, with many individuals questioning the genuineness of the images, pondering whether they were the product of AI generation or fabrication.
One user claimed that the images are not AI-generated and that pink dolphins “show up every now and then”, adding that the “last one was a few years ago near Louisiana. Albino dolphins are just rare”.
Another user said, “That’s either a very nicely done toy or a dolphin that manages to keep the same posture in all of the photos.”
“This is actually confirmed to be fake and possibly even AI-generated since it has a plastic look to it when you examine it,” other added.
Specialists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Southeast Regional Office also verified that the images are not genuine.
Though some users said, “This is a bottlenose dolphin, which can be pink when they are albino but not this pink. This image is just photoshopped. It is important to clarify this is not an AI image because, not only it is not a true, but it can also create concerns about AI being too real.”
According to New Scientist, the bottlenose dolphin, is a unique and remarkable creature and one of this albino dolphin is in captivity. It has striking pink eyes and mouth are unmistakable indicators of her albinism, setting her apart from merely white dolphins.
As one of only 14 recorded sightings of albino bottlenose dolphins have occured since 1962 one of who is named Angel found in the Taiji Musuem Japan, the New Scientist reported.
As per the information shared on social media, the dolphin had been displaced from its usual environment and was discovered alone on the beach. The striking visuals rapidly spread across the internet, leaving users in awe and disbelief.The photographs which were initially posted on Facebook, depict a dolphin with a distinctive pink hue breaching the surface.
Upon further evaluation, numerous social media users observed that the dolphin possessed an unusually artificial appearance, which ignited a debate, with many individuals questioning the genuineness of the images, pondering whether they were the product of AI generation or fabrication.
One user claimed that the images are not AI-generated and that pink dolphins “show up every now and then”, adding that the “last one was a few years ago near Louisiana. Albino dolphins are just rare”.
Another user said, “That’s either a very nicely done toy or a dolphin that manages to keep the same posture in all of the photos.”
“This is actually confirmed to be fake and possibly even AI-generated since it has a plastic look to it when you examine it,” other added.
Specialists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Southeast Regional Office also verified that the images are not genuine.
Though some users said, “This is a bottlenose dolphin, which can be pink when they are albino but not this pink. This image is just photoshopped. It is important to clarify this is not an AI image because, not only it is not a true, but it can also create concerns about AI being too real.”
According to New Scientist, the bottlenose dolphin, is a unique and remarkable creature and one of this albino dolphin is in captivity. It has striking pink eyes and mouth are unmistakable indicators of her albinism, setting her apart from merely white dolphins.
As one of only 14 recorded sightings of albino bottlenose dolphins have occured since 1962 one of who is named Angel found in the Taiji Musuem Japan, the New Scientist reported.
