Will wild dolphins let you touch them?
Will wild dolphins let you touch them? Always remember this fact. DO NOT TOUCH the dolphins. If the dolphins want physical contact with people, they will initiate it. If you try to touch one dolphin, then all the dolphins invariably leave the area.
Do dolphins remember you?
Dolphins have a remarkable long-term memory and can remember specific individuals, sounds, and even tasks they learned in the past. In fact, studies have shown that dolphins can remember things for up to 20 years or more, which is longer than most other animals.
Is it illegal to Swim with dolphins in the wild?
Recreational interaction with marine mammals is not supported by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) in the U.S. However, the MMPA does assign permits (Level A and Level B) to scientists and researchers to study dolphins in the wild.