To Touch a Wild Dolphin: A Journey of Discovery with the Sea's Most Intelligent Creatures

Set against the backdrop of Monkey Mia in 1982, the narrative chronicles Rachel Smolker's transformative journey into the world of wild dolphins. Initially visiting out of curiosity, her brief trip evolves into a fifteen-year scientific exploration, offering an unprecedented intimate look at dolphin behavior and life in their natural habitat. This account blends personal experience with scientific discovery, revealing the deep connections between humans and dolphins.