What do you think?

[Pedro Gallego]

Why do you think that the dolphins helped Nikki to speak? Do you have a theory about this?

I am completely sure that the dolphins helped Nikki to talk but I haven´t a clear theory about it. Perhaps Nikki simply enjoyed the dolphins so much that when she left the pool she was so eager to play again with the dolphins that she said her first word "In" to communicate her wish. It´s possible that this was the spark that made him start to improve his speak.

Do you really think the dolphins helped, or is this a case of media exaggeration?

As I said before, I really strongly think that Nikki was helped by the dolphins. So, in my opinion, isn´t an exaggerationof the media.

Do you know any other stories about the therapeutic effect of animals?

A lot of scientific researchs demostrate that simply by stroking a dog the brain secretes numerous chemical substances. Among which we find endorphins and serotonin that provide a feeling of happiness and tranquility. It can be very beneficial to some diseases such as depression, stress, anorexia, etc.


How do you think Nikki's mother raised the £10,500? How would you raise this amount of money?

It is difficult to know but I can imagine that a close relative with enough money would give her that huge amount of money. Maybe she have created a platform on the internet to raise money making her project known and created beneficiary associaton.

[Marian Ramos Molina]

* Why do you think that the dolphins helped Nikki to speak? Do you have a theory about this?
I´m not sure about that. Scientist have suggested that dolphins are capable of developed spoken language maybe that helped Nikki to speak and furthermore he enjoyed them.
* Do you really think the dolphins helped, or is this a case of media exaggeration?
Yes, I do really think the dolphins helped, moreover scientists discover dolphins can help humans in many ways.
* Do you know any other stories about the therapeutic effect of animals?
I don’t know any other stories, but I have read about the therapeutic effect of animals on humans.
* How do you think Nikki's mother raised the £10,500? How would you raise this amount of money?
I really think that nowadays it is easier to raise money for charity reasons thanks to the social networks.