In Reply to: the experts might not agree.... posted by annyf on Thursday, 26. July 2007 at 20:26 Bali Time:
the dolphins come over to the people.
It is not forced - nor is it for want of rewards, food etc.
They play and frolick about with people after a feed, at any time they want, and when they want a break from human contact, they tend to go up the other end of the pool.
Your so called 'experts', have no doubt 'not' watched and researched these dolphins in this particular venue.
Are you suggesting these dolphins are dumb?...perhaps its humans who rely on stats, government research grants, etc etc.
Right or wrong- no one is hurting anyone- and as roxybon said ,The staff are forever cleaning and showing genuine interest in the care of these animals.
You know Dolphins are smart- they would know if cruelty came there way.