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Re:Vancouver bans whales and dolphins at aquarium by kobeya on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @10:13AM (#14358577)
The 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.
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Re:Vancouver bans whales and dolphins at aquarium by placeybordeaux on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @03:29PM (#14361980)
Thats really interesting, do you have a source?
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Re:Vancouver bans whales and dolphins at aquarium by kobeya on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @08:15PM (#14363940)
I learned it in an Aquarium, which unfortunately didn't provide a citation on the display.
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Re:Vancouver bans whales and dolphins at aquarium by pluma on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @11:12AM (#14359207)
Yes. You're agreeing with the parent.

Animals are a lot less likely to get bored in the wild.

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Re:Vancouver bans whales and dolphins at aquarium by kobeya on Wednesday May 17, 2017 @11:19AM (#14359292)
Providing commentary yes. Just because I replied doesn't mean I'm disagreeing ;)
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