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Dolphin Facts

GENERAL INFORMATION
Facts About Dolphins:
Have questions about dolphins? Click here for some general information about dolphins.

New!  Facts about dolphins for kids:
Great little-known facts about dolphins in the wild.


CAPTIVE DOLPHINS

Frequently asked questions
Learn the facts about dolphinaria and swim with dolphins programs

Free vs Captive Dolphins
How does the quality of life for free dolphins compare to those in captivity? Find out!

The Case Against Marine Mammals in Captivity
WSPA and The HSUS use the latest science to debunk the myth that captivity can be kind.

Captive-Bred Dolphins in Interactive Programs
Is it better to use captive-bred dolphins rather than wild-caught  for entertainment?

Captivity Fact Sheet
What's life like for captive dolphins? Click here to learn more about the experiences of these performing animals.


SWIM WITH DOLPHINS PROGRAMS
Fact versus Fiction
The Truth Behind The "Swim-With-Dolphins" Industry.

What's Wrong With Swimming With Dolphins?
Find out why even the "Biggest and the Best" facilities fail to measure up.

Dolphin Swim Programs
The practice of swimming with dolphins began right here in the United States. Read more about how American facilities keep dolphins and how they justify doing so.

Dolphin Aggression
Are dolphin interaction programs completely safe? Before getting in the water, know the dangers - to you and to the dolphins."

Dolphin-Assisted Therapy
Dolphin therapy programs claim to produce miraculous results. Is this a healing art...or just wishful thinking?


DOLPHINS AND THE LAW
Dolphins and the Law: A Worldwide Timeline.
Want to know which countries have passed laws to protect dolphins or when specific legislation was enacted? Then check out this worldwide timeline.

US Dolphin Regulations
Think U.S. laws seek to protect the welfare of dolphins...think again! Find out why U.S. regulations fail to measure up.

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