So long, and thanks for the iPad!

Researcher Jack Kassewitz of SpeakDolphin is using the iPad's touchscreen technology as a tool to enable Merlin the dolphin to communicate with his trainer and researchers.

The ultimate goal according to Kassewitz is to develop a complete language interface between humans and dolphins.

The first step has been to show normal real-life objects to Merlin like a ball or a rubber duck, and have him use his beak to touch corresponding photos on the iPad screen. This seems to be child's play to Merlin but these are just baby steps. Source