The Dolphin Who Loved Me: The NASA-Funded Project That Went Wrong

In the 1960s, the United States embarked on an ambitious, albeit controversial, scientific endeavor: teaching a dolphin to speak English. This project, partially funded by NASA, involved Margaret Howell Lovatt, a researcher who worked closely with a dolphin named Peter. Lovatt developed a unique bond with the animal, successfully teaching him to vocalize certain words. However, as Peter matured, his behavior shifted, developing a sexual fixation on Lovatt. This unexpected development led to the project's abrupt termination, raising ethical concerns about the boundaries of animal research and the potential consequences of close human-animal interaction. The video concludes with Peter's relocation and subsequent death, highlighting the tragic end to a groundbreaking, albeit ethically questionable, experiment. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the unforeseen complexities of interspecies communication and the responsibilities involved in scientific research.