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It's pretty common to teach intelligent animals tricks when they're in zoos or similar. Otherwise they get bored. This isn't a comment on the correctness of kee
by noelwelsh 9y ago
It's pretty common to teach intelligent animals tricks when they're in zoos or similar. Otherwise they get bored. This isn't a comment on the correctness of keeping dolphins in captivity but an explanation of why if one decides to keep dolphins teaching them tricks may be an ethical thing to do.
- kobeya 9y agoThe famous "dolphin blowing air rings" trick was invented in captivity by a bored dolphin. It was never observed in the wild until some rescue dolphins were released back.
- pluma 9y agoYes. You're agreeing with the parent. Animals are a lot less likely to get bored in the wild.
- kobeya 9y agoProviding commentary yes. Just because I replied doesn't mean I'm disagreeing ;)
- placeybordeaux 9y agoThats really interesting, do you have a source?
- kobeya 9y agoI learned it in an Aquarium, which unfortunately didn't provide a citation on the display.