Viral Video: Wild Playful Dolphin Has Amazing Basketball Skills

Living in Florida, it’s not unusual to encounter dolphins in the wild. Happens all the time. Dolphins swim and jump in boat wakes, feed close to the beaches, and glide along seawalls. But in all my 40 years living here, I’ve never, ever, had an encounter like this. What this family experienced is absolutely incredible. These creatures are so highly intelligent and playful and attracted to humans. No wonder this Instagram video has gone viral. It also serves as a reminder to protect our natural habitats and the environment around us so these marine mammals and others can thrive and survive.