Dolphin and beluga pregnant at Shedd

This year is shaping up to be the year of the big baby at the Shedd Aquarium.

Pacific white-sided dolphin Piquet, 24, who weighs about 200 pounds, and beluga whale Mauyak, 31, who weighs 1,200 pounds, both are pregnant, aquarium officials announced Tuesday.

First time mother Piquet (PEE-ket) is due in May. Mauyak (My-AK), who gave birth to Qannik (kah-NIK) and Miki (MEE-kee) at the Shedd, is due in October

Photo: BRENNA HERNANDEZ~SHEDD AQUARIUM

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