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Dolphins are what we call charismatic megafauna, which means that people view them as charismatic.

海豚被我们称作是魅力大型动物，因为它们真的很有魅力。

People get excited about some animals more than they get excited about others.

人们有时候更偏爱某一类动物。

But that's okay, because then we can use that to get them to conserve in general.

但没关系，因为我们可以利用人们的偏爱去保护更多动物。

So, if they're conserving the dolphins that means we're conserving their habitat, which means we are conserving all the animals that live in that habitat as well.

如果人们保护海豚，就会保护它们的栖息地，这也意味着我们同时也在保护生活在那个栖息地的所有动物。

Hi, guys. My name is Dr. Kelly Jaakkola. I am a cognitive researcher, right now work with dolphins.

我是凯利·贾科拉博士，从事认知研究，现在主要研究海豚。

You want to do a high five? No? This one? You can't really reach. I know it is hard to reach up here.

想击个掌吗？不想？这个呢？你其实够不到。我知道这个高度你够不到。

For other people, they might get inspired by the dolphin's beauty or their athleticism etc.

其他人可能对海豚美丽的外形或是运动天赋更感兴趣。

I know. Very nice. I know. Oh, you want to come play too? What do you think?

我知道。非常好。我知道。你也想来玩吗？你觉得呢？

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