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Features Behavioral Approximations for Improving Social Compatibility in an All-Male Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Social GroupOftentimes, during our educational presentations, one or more of the animals would choose to terminate their session with the trainer and leave station. This could be for a few seconds or for a few minutes. At Gulfarium, we use the word “cruising” to describe this behavior.  The Trainers' Story: Preparing our Dolphins for a New, Outdoor FacilityThe National Aquarium’s forthcoming “sanctuary” facility is intended to provide resident dolphins with maximal choice and control in a varied and enriching habitat while also ensuring optimal physical care. The National Aquarium’s forthcoming “sanctuary” facility is intended to provide resident dolphins with maximal choice and control in a varied and enriching habitat while also ensuring optimal physical care. |
FeaturesSpotlight The Trainers' Story: Preparing our Dolphins for a New, Outdoor Facility
The National Aquarium’s forthcoming “sanctuary” facility is intended to provide resident dolphins with maximal choice and control in a varied and enriching habitat while also ensuring optimal physical care. The National Aquarium’s forthcoming “sanctuary” facility is intended to provide resident dolphins with maximal choice and control in a varied and enriching habitat while also ensuring optimal physical care. More  Conservation Briefs
A Shutdown of Commercial Fisheries gives Scientists a Unique Opportunity to Study African Penguins – ESA Listed Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles are Recovering – An Abundance of Species Rely on Important Vegetated Coastal Wetlands More  Back to Basics
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Schooled Fish: Creating an Individualized Connection During Guest Encounters By Demonstrating The Use Of Positive Reinforcement To Train Husbandry And Novel Behaviors With Fishes. More |
Animal Facts Killer WhaleScientific name: Orcinus orca Green Conservation Magazine WasteUnited States Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 1.5 million tons of magazines entered the municipal solid waste stream in 2009. |
