Dolphin Intelligence and the Captivity Issue

A series of papers written by Kenneth W. LeVasseur on dolphin intelligence and the captivity issue.

Kenneth W. LeVasseur email: [Cetaman@aol.com]

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Scientific Challenges to Current Husbandry and
Management Practices at Dolphin Holding Facilities

1. Introduction & Part 1
   • Data, Mortality and the Quality of Life of Dolphins in Captivity
   • Mortality Rates vs. Survivorship
   • Example of Propaganda Parading as Science
2. Part 2
   • The Captive Cetacean's Condition
   • A Change in Training Techniques
   • Fertility and Reproduction
   • Implications
3. Conclusions & Bibliography

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Dolphin Mental Abilities

1. Introduction
2. The Experiments with PUKA and MAUI
   • Related Research
   • Conclusions
3. The Experiments with DORIS and BUZZ
4. The Experiments with MALIA and HOU
   • Related Research
   • Recent Language Research with Dolphins
   • Cognitive Ethology
5. Conclusions & Bibliography

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A Third Phase Alternative to Dolphin Captivity

1. Introduction
2. Part 1
   • Management Change
   • Language Training
   • The Pepperberg Technique for Model/Rival Training
   • Ethical Consideration
3. Part 2
   • Disease Control
   • Developing an Existing Facility
   • Discussion
   • Conclusion
   • Bibliography

About Kenneth W. LeVasseur

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