Dolphins raised in captivity will soon get a new, more natural home

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is re-examining what counts as humane when it comes to live animal presentations starting with their dolphin exhibit. Facing increased disillusionment over...

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JUDY WOODRUFF: Finally: the challenge of finding a new home for dolphins long held in captivity.That is the goal for a group of dolphins who have been living in Baltimore's Inner Harbor,so to speak, and have been a major attraction to millions of visitors over the years.Like other retirees, they may be headed south.But it's no simple decision.Miles O'Brien has the story for our weekly series on the Leading Edge of science andtechnology.MILES O'BRIEN: At the National Aquarium in Baltimore, a dolphin's day is carefully planned,and meticulously executed by a team of trainers.Susie Walker is one of them.SUSIE WALKER, National Aquarium: Our dolphins get fed six meals a day, and there's a lotof different goals we have to accomp...
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