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Kathy was a trained female bottlenose dolphin and the principal animal performer used to portray Flipper in the American television series broadcast during the 1960s. She worked with trainer Ric O'Barry and became closely associated with the character, although several dolphins were used across the wider Flipper film and television productions. Her death in captivity later influenced O'Barry's opposition to dolphin captivity and his subsequent animal advocacy.
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Who was Kathy in the Flipper television series?
Kathy was a trained female bottlenose dolphin and the principal animal performer used to portray Flipper. She became closely linked with the American television series broadcast during the 1960s.
Who trained Kathy, the dolphin who played Flipper?
Kathy worked with trainer Ric O'Barry. O'Barry trained her for the performance work that made her associated with the Flipper character.
What species was Kathy?
Kathy was a bottlenose dolphin. She was one of several dolphins used in production, but she was the primary performer for the television character.
Was Kathy the only dolphin used as Flipper?
No, several trained dolphins were involved in portraying Flipper. Kathy was the principal performer, which is why she is more closely associated with the role than the other animals.
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