(DOLPHINS) Scientists have developed a prototype of the first device that can project the full range of sounds used by dolphins. This may mean that communication with dolphins in the near future is a possibility. Read on to find out if we will be talking to dolphins in the future. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) TURKEY — Since being re-introduced into the wild on May 11th, bottlenose dolphins Tom and Misha are thriving. So far they have exhibited normal behavior, are successfully hunting for themselves, and have traveled over 100 miles in the direction of their home waters. We can only hope that the good news keeps coming as they continue to live free. Read on for more on their release and day-to-day activities. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) SWITZERLAND — Two dolphins died at a Swiss marine park after eating a heroin substitute that ended up in their tank after a rave held at the park in November. Scientists determined the drugs effected the part of the brain that tells dolphins when to surface for air. How or if the park is going to be held responsible for the unfortunate dolphin deaths has not been said. Read on for more on this horrible incident. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) TURKEY — Free Willy trainer, Jeff Foster, has been hard at work for over a year preparing the release of two captive bottle nose dolphins, Tom and Misha, into the wild. The effort is part of the Back to the Blue project, a risky and controversial program that reintroduces captive animals into their native habitat. Before Tom and Misha were found by conservationists in 2010, they spent four years in a filthy hotel pool that allowed guests to pay money to “swim” with dolphins. Now they enjoy swimming in their sea pen and learning to hunt live fish. Both dolphins will be released in just a few days and their progress and whereabouts will be tracked carefully. If they are reintroduced successfully it could increase biodiversity awareness in Turkey, and set an example for the marine mammal entertainment industry worldwide. Read on for more on Tom and Misha. — Global Animal
(DOLPHINS) BRAZIL — Bottlenose dolphins in southern Brazil have taught themselves to work as a team with artisanal fisherman. The dolphins have been herding schools of fish into the fisherman’s nets, and eating the ones that escape. The fact that the dolphins are doing this without any formal training or previous human contact shows extreme intelligence and cooperation skills on their part. It’s good to see dolphins and humans working together, rather than people harming these amazing animals. Read on for more on these cooperative dolphins. — Global Animal
(DOLPHIN NEWS) The Japanese town of Taiji, most famous for its dolphin slaughtering industry as seen in The Cove, is in the midst of another controversy involving marine life. The people of Taiji are planning to open ‘a marine safari park,’ in the same cove where the killing takes place. The town that kills 23,000 dolphins and porpoises with spears and knives every year will now also hold them in captivity to attract tourists. Read on about this horrific new plan, and how to get involved. — Global Animal
(SEA SHEPHERD) Uproar over the transportation of five wild-caught Taiji dolphins in a practice animal advocates call “flying coffins,” Hong Kong Airlines has been shamed into ending the business of transporting dolphins. Initiated by Sea Shepherd Hong Kong, the Humane Society, and a petition containing 6,400 signatures, the airline came under heavy pressure to explain why they participated in the horrific business of dolphin capture and transport. — Global Animal
(CONSERVATION) Just a few weeks ago, a great white shark was released into the Pacific after 55 days on display at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Sadly just hours later, a tracking device indicated the great white had mysteriously died. While these releases into the ocean are often an accomplishment, scientists are still learning what leads to a successful release and what leads to failure. — Global Animal
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