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Are Dolphins Like Human Children?

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Tags: dolphin marine life marine animals. Scientists at Emory University think so.

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SeaWorld Upset by Dophin Slaughter Film "The Cove"

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They are basically portrayed as benefiting from the horrific hunting and capture of dolphins in Japan. Tags: captivity dolphin marine life Japan amusement parks. It is not a favorable portrayal.

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Saving Marine Animals that Are NOT Cute

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It's the same problem with marine life. People want to save the dolphins and the sea otters, but what about the bluefin tuna? Tags: marine life marine animals endangered species. It's easier to motivate people to save them as opposed to other species that are vital, but either boring or ugly.

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Dead Marine Animals Showing Up Along Gulf Coast

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And what about the dead dolphin? Tags: dead animals marine life marine animals 2010 oil spill. But so far, it looks like the oil spill is not to blame. But why did 60 dead endangered turtles wash up over three weeks? They also say low oxygen levels are common this time of year due to changes in temperature.

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Whales Share Some Human Traits, Study Shows

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Self-awareness, suffering and a social culture along with high mental abilities are a hallmark of cetaceans, an order grouping more than 80 whales, dolphins and porpoises, say marine biologists. Tags: marine life marine animals whales.

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"The Cove" Continues to Disturb

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Clearly, it is disturbing enough to provoke some real discussions about the ethics of dolphins in amusement parks. Whenever I read about dolphins in places like Sea World, I think of an ex-co-worker named Gretchen who admitted she had "issues" with animals. The cries of the dolphins are pathetic. From MSNBC.

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Dolphins Threatened by Australian Oil Spill

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The World Wildlife Fund has reported that dolphins and other marine life have been swimming around in an oil spill off the coast of Australia. Tags: australia dolphin oil spill marine life. There have not been many deaths yet, but the toxicity could lead to long-term health effects for the animals.

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