Dr. Laela Sayigh

Rather than language, they are communicating with each other.

Well, they are, I won't lie, they are definitely cute to look at.

I mean, I worry that people think that dolphins might just be these kind of cuddly, nice creatures, you know, and might be inclined to, like, jump in the water with them or something, which...

I would not advise, you know.

No, definitely not.

They're powerful animals.

They could do harm if they wanted to.

And, you know, I know a colleague of mine said, you know, would you jump on the back of a lion?

I don't think so, you know.

But people don't think of dolphins that way.

I think that's very true.

And probably the TV show Flipper might have had something to do with it, too.

You're very welcome.

Thank you for having me.