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According to Discover Magazine, researchers examined small pits on the dolphin's nose, or vibrissal crypts, and found them to be connected to a number of nerves that reach the dolphin's brain.

Guiana Dolphins Can Sense Electricity, Study Says (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

But the dolphin's death is far from quick, and couldn't under any circumstances be considered humane.

Ric O’Barry: Behind the Tarp: Video of Japan Dolphin Kill Exposes Lies Ric O’Barry 2011

By sheer genius, the development of new prosthetic materials to replace her tail and specially created for the dolphin's comfort, has contributed also to more comfort in the wear of prostheses by many people with amputations.

Denise Lumiere: Inspiration and Child-Like Innocence: Are We Allowed? Denise Lumiere 2011

But the dolphin's death is far from quick, and couldn't under any circumstances be considered humane.

Ric O’Barry: Behind the Tarp: Video of Japan Dolphin Kill Exposes Lies Ric O’Barry 2011

But the dolphin's death is far from quick, and couldn't under any circumstances be considered humane.

Ric O’Barry: Behind the Tarp: Video of Japan Dolphin Kill Exposes Lies Ric O’Barry 2011

Boats have spent months cruising the river with binoculars and sonar equipment, and others have used hydrophones to pick up on the dolphin's calls, without success.

Scientists work hard to avoid declaring a species extinct 2011

By sheer genius, the development of new prosthetic materials to replace her tail and specially created for the dolphin's comfort, has contributed also to more comfort in the wear of prostheses by many people with amputations.

Denise Lumiere: Inspiration and Child-Like Innocence: Are We Allowed? Denise Lumiere 2011

But the dolphin's death is far from quick, and couldn't under any circumstances be considered humane.

Ric O’Barry: Behind the Tarp: Video of Japan Dolphin Kill Exposes Lies Ric O’Barry 2011

See footage of the dolphin's foiled escape attempt here:

Dolphin Tries To Escape From Its Tank (VIDEO) 2010

What kid hasn't been charmed by the dolphin's toothy grin?

Vicky Collins: Can Dolphins Commit Suicide? 2010