Dolphins and Man

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Dolphins and Man have been closely in contact for generations and this lens explores this positive contact

Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in seventeen genera. They vary in size from 1.2 m (4 ft) and 40 kg (90 lb) (Maui's Dolphin), up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and 10 tonnes (9.8 LT; 11 ST) (the Orca or Killer Whale). They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, and are carnivores, mostly eating fish and squid. The family Delphinidae is the largest in the Cetacean order, and relatively recent: dolphins evolved about ten million years ago, during the Miocene. Dolphins are among the most intelligent animals and their often friendly appearance and seemingly playful attitude have made them popular in human culture.

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Man saved by Dolphins

Throughout history there have been reports of dolphins helping mankind, such as protecting them from sharks when they are in the water.

A news item of July 2002 stated that a man in Australia had his life saved by a group of dolphins. Fisherman Grant Dickson was left stranded in the sea off the coast of Queensland after his boat sank in stormy weather.

Mr Dickson said he was left clinging to his upturned boat and could see sharks circling around him.

He feared it was only a matter of time before they attacked him
But at the last minute, a group of dolphins appeared and scared off the sharks

He was in the sea for several hours, before he was rescued by a passing ship.

Mr Dickson stated that he was very grateful to the friendly dolphins who helped save him.

There have been many other reported incidents.

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If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.
Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
Ayn Rand

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If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.
Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
Ayn Rand

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If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be.
Now put foundations under them.
Henry David Thoreau

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.
William Arthur Ward

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.
Ayn Rand

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  • angelwingsandlight Jul 28, 2009 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Excellent lens!
    I really enjoyed it and found the subject matter interesting and relevant.

    Keep up the good work!

    Anne

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