Throughout the previous paragraphs, scientific evidence from research and experiments has been presented to prove that it is possible for dolphins and humans to communicate in a significant and meaningful way. This evidence has been shown through Lou Herman s ability to have a conversation with a trained dolphin. The wanting of human interaction by wild dolphins in Monkey Mia, Australia also illustrates the desire for interaction between dolphins and humans. The cooperation between village fishermen and dolphins in Brazil is yet another example of this human-dolphin communication. JoJo s seeking of a friendship with marine biologist Dean Bernelle further establishes this human-dolphin interaction. JoJo s cooperation with tourists in the Bahamas shows how dolphins can initiate the human-dolphin relationship. Denise Hersing s acceptance into a pod of wild dolphins further illustrates the dolphins willingness to initiate communication with humans. Dr. Betsy Smith s use of a dolphin to interact with an autistic boy is one example of man and dolphin working together for the good of one another. Leatherwood s encounter with a mother dolphin and her child is also an example of man and dolphin becoming friends and working together. Each of these examples demonstrates that it is possible for dolphins and humans to partake in significant and meaningful communication.
Dolphins and humans have shown a friendship for each other since the ancient Greek times. This friendship and companionship has allowed for humans to communicate with dolphins. Hopefully, some day in the future, we will have built a strong foundation based on communication that will allow us to have a deeper relationship with dolphins.
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