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A memoir by the world's leading dolphin and whale expert, Diana Reiss, The Dolphin in the Mirror reveals the extraordinary richness of these animals' intelligence and exposes mistreatment of the smartest creatures in the sea.

For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident not just in mythology and folklore but in many documented encounters. Some past cultures even worshipped dolphins and condemned anyone who killed or wounded them. In recent decades, a paradox: We discover extraordinary depths of dolphin intelligence and emotion lives, while in Japan, dolphins are slaughtered indiscriminately, and several nations keep them in cruel conditions.

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A memoir by the world's leading dolphin and whale expert, Diana Reiss, The Dolphin in the Mirror reveals the extraordinary richness of these animals' intelligence and exposes mistreatment of the smartest creatures in the sea.

 

Find out what's happening in Los Alamitos-Seal Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

For centuries, humans and dolphins have enjoyed a special relationship, evident not just in mythology and folklore but in many documented encounters. Some past cultures even worshipped dolphins and condemned anyone who killed or wounded them. In recent decades, a paradox: We discover extraordinary depths of dolphin intelligence and emotion lives, while in Japan, dolphins are slaughtered indiscriminately, and several nations keep them in cruel conditions.

Come to our book discussion!  We welcome new members every month.  Join us for an interesting evening.

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