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Originally Posted by Fat Abe
Animals don't die because their stomachs are empty. They can die when their body is depleted of fat and other reserves. This usually happens days/weeks after they last feed. More likely, the poor dolphin died due to lack of water (liquid).
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That's the reason given. It's impossible for dolphins to die of starvation. Since they live so far from freshwater and they cannot drink saltwater, they naturally get all their water from the fats in their food. Therefore, a dolphin will always die of dehydration before it dies of hunger.