DOLPHINS IN CAPTIVITY - Dolphin Project...• some people eat dolphin meat, but it is toxic. taiji...
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DOLPHINS IN CAPTIVITY Taiji and the Tie to Captivity
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DOLPHINS IN CAPTIVITYTaiji and the Tie to Captivity
ABOUT DOLPHINS
• Dolphins are air breathing, warm-blooded marine mammals like us
• There are over 40 different species of dolphins, with bottlenose dolphins being the most common and well-known type of dolphin. Dolphins live in groups called pods, which can have over a thousand dolphins
• Dolphins have their own “signature whistle” similar to how we have names
WHY ARE DOLPHINS SPECIAL?
• They are highly intelligent, using tools and abstract problem-solving skills; they even recognize themselves in a mirror
• Dolphins use a complex system of echolocation to navigate their surroundings and hunt their prey, which is like seeing with sound. They also have great eyesight
• They have elaborate social networks and form close bonds with family and friends
WHAT HAPPENS IN TAIJI?
• Taiji is a small fishing village in Japan
• Each year, hunters spend 6 months of the year (September 1 through the end of February) searching for pods of wild dolphins
• The dolphins are herded into a cove
• Some will be chosen for captivity and sold
• The rest may be killed, but are sometimes released
• Some people eat dolphin meat, but it is toxic
TAIJI FROM ABOVE
BANGER BOAT DETAIL VIEW
BOATS LOCATE POD
DOLPHINS HERDED INTO COVE
AERIAL VIEW OF COVE
TAKEN FOR CAPTIVITY (VIDEO)
LIFE IN CAPTIVITY
TRAINING THROUGH HUNGER
MEDICAL TREATMENT
TRANSFERRED INTO CAPTIVITY
TRANSPORTED IN TRUCKS
• Wild dolphins don’t wear funny hats, jump through hoops, or clap their fins
• In captivity they are deprived of food so they will perform these tricks
• They are separated from their families and live in small bare tanks with no stimulation
• Most dolphins in captivity have to take medicine every day because of stress
• They may be aggressive and hurt each other or people
LIFE IN CAPTIVITY
• Take the Pledge! Don’t visit marine parks with captive marine mammals or swim with dolphins
• Tell others what you know and ask them not to support captivity
• Protect the ocean and the environment so dolphins and other animals have a safe place to live
• Learn more at www.DolphinProject.com
THANK YOU!
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
