Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in captivity: Advances in husbandry and an increased understanding of their psychological needs

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in captivity: Advances in husbandry and an increased understanding of their psychological needs

Author: Lai, Nicholas
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses recent findings indicating improvements in captive dolphin care, and potential sources of environmental enrichment, including “toys” and the human-animal bond.

The effects of boat-based tourism on the behavioural budget of bottlenose dolphins and biological significance of these for welfare

The effects of boat-based tourism on the behavioural budget of bottlenose dolphins and biological significance of these for welfare

Author: Cains, Sian
Published: 2005
Description: Looks at studies that show that boat-based dolphin-watching has a detrimental effect on the behaviour and, consequently, the energy demands and social cohesion of dolphins.