Giving Dolphins A Checkup

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The Navy cares for over 100 marine mammals--mainly dolphins and sea lions. The animals are trained to hunt for mines, look for enemy divers and other marine tasks. Veterinarian Cynthia Smith, director of medicine at the National Marine Mammal Foundation in San Diego, Calif., explains the health care program for the Navy's dolphins. Produced by Flora Lichtman Viewed 12271 times.

Learn more: Dolphins and Comparative Medicine