[Actual Test] - Discussing Dolphin Intelligence

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Complete the notes below Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Dolphin Intelligence

Point 1: Not highly intelligent

Research on the size of dolphin brains
  • Dolphins cannot find a way of escaping barriers such as fishing 1 for catching tuna.
  • People wrongly thought dolphins to be smart and happy as they often have a 2
  • Small-brained animals such as pigeons and 3 can perform various complex tasks.
– Pigeons are 4 of themselves.
– Pigeons are trained to conditional responses and 5 reactions.

Counter argument

  • Fatty cells in dolphin brains are linked to protective function and problem-solving skills.

Point 2: Highly intelligent

Research on dolphin behaviour
  • Billy can imitate the keepers' 6 through other dolphins.
  • Karen hides a 7 for more food.
  • For the past century, dolphins have been seen as 8 animals.
  • Each dolphin produces a unique sound, like the 9
  • They touch each other to make up after a 10