'Curious' dolphin charms French town but experts concerned

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"The reason why she came here escapes us," [...] "These animals do not get lost. They can communicate over distances of up to 20 kilometers," she added. "We know she can hear the other animals."

"Unfortunately, we end up managing humans more than the dolphin, because it's human behavior that causes problems,"

Experts caution that frequent close contact with humans can be harmful to dolphins, increasing the risk of injury or death. Once they become fully accustomed to human presence, they may lose their natural wariness of people, boats, and jet skis, and most do not survive for long under such conditions.