Dolphins are smart enough that there's currently a lot of debate on whether or not we should even hold them in captivity.
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Divers Rescue Dolphin |
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c4#/video/us/2013/01/22/pkg-divers-rescue-entangled-dolphin.ocean-wings-hawaii What was most amazing to me about this, is the patience and docility of the dolphin. It's a 300-400 lb animal, likely, that could have **** those divers up even unintentionally by thrashing around, etc. Instead, he sat there, nearly still, while they worked on him. The only thing that can overcome fear is intelligence. |
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| Author: | Corolinth [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:54 pm ] |
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Dolphins definitely know what a human is. |
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| Author: | Talya [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:26 pm ] |
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Corolinth wrote: Dolphins definitely know what a human is. Yeah, but humans are unpredictable and occasionally dangerous. You should always remember, humans are wild animals, and can never be fully domesticated. |
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| Author: | Lenas [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Divers Rescue Dolphin |
Dolphins are smart enough that there's currently a lot of debate on whether or not we should even hold them in captivity.
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| Author: | Slythe [ Tue Jan 22, 2013 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Divers Rescue Dolphin |
I read a pretty compelling article last year on the subject of dolphins, here -> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-17116882 Check out the 4 bullet points about halfway through the article providing evidence of their intelligence. This one in particular made my jaw drop: "A number of captive dolphins were rewarded with fish in return for tidying up their tank. One of them ripped up a large paper bag, hid away the pieces, and presented them one at a time to get multiple rewards." (I've known many humans who wouldn't have thought of doing that) |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:26 am ] |
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Talya wrote: Corolinth wrote: Dolphins definitely know what a human is. Yeah, but humans are unpredictable and occasionally dangerous. You should always remember, humans are wild animals, and can never be fully domesticated. WTF |
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| Author: | Squirrel Girl [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Divers Rescue Dolphin |
Cool story. Dolphins often come to check out what I am doing when sailing. They surf up and rotate so they can look right at me. They like it when the boat is moving at 5 or more knots. The one who decide to go nudging my rudder was unnerving though. I have also seen them surf the bow wave of big ships. Usually they fly up and out , then roll onto their backs before hitting the water again. |
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| Author: | Talya [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:02 am ] |
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Arathain Kelvar wrote: Talya wrote: Corolinth wrote: Dolphins definitely know what a human is. Yeah, but humans are unpredictable and occasionally dangerous. You should always remember, humans are wild animals, and can never be fully domesticated. WTF A somewhat tongue-in-cheek comment, but the fact remains, we still, as a species, still slaughter cetaceans. I'm surprised they don't fear us more. |
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| Author: | Corolinth [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:33 am ] |
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Perhaps dolphin philosophers and scientists have recognized the potential for complex dolphin-like intelligence in humans, and they're now attempting peace talks. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:29 pm ] |
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Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: Talya wrote: Corolinth wrote: Dolphins definitely know what a human is. Yeah, but humans are unpredictable and occasionally dangerous. You should always remember, humans are wild animals, and can never be fully domesticated. WTF A somewhat tongue-in-cheek comment, but the fact remains, we still, as a species, still slaughter cetaceans. I'm surprised they don't fear us more. Maybe since they were doing a pretty good job of whole-sale slaughter, there aren't any left to tell the tale. |
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| Author: | Diamondeye [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Divers Rescue Dolphin |
We don't do it "as a species". |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:21 pm ] |
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Dolphins have their own "Dark Side" (apparently). |
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