`` We think that once the dolphins get the hang of the touch screen , we can let them choose from a wide assortment of symbols to represent objects , actions and even emotions , '' Kassewitz said of the project . A bottlenose dolphin , Merlin is now an iPhone enthusiast . A researcher is working on using the tablet as a communication interface for marine mammals . Merlin reportedly uses his snout to touch hundreds of buttons on the tablet .
A bottlenose dolphin , Merlin is now an iPhone enthusiast . A researcher is working on using the tablet as a communication interface for marine mammals . Merlin reportedly uses his snout to touch hundreds of buttons on the tablet .