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    Dolphins Get Stuck In Ice, Can Be Heard ‘Crying’

    February 19, 2009 5:34 pm 5 comments
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    This is a sad story that still holds a valuable lesson, and in the end we hope that lesson is learned and the dolphins are saved.

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    As first reported by the CBC, a group of 5 dolphins recently went up to a harbor off Seal Cove, likely in search of food. Tragically, a powerful winter storm and winds blew a large amount of ice around the dolphins to the point to that they were encircled and trapped by ice.

    Now the dolphins are stuck, and as such, are at risk of running out of oxygen and will eventually suffocate. Some scientists tried to humanize the dolphins and claimed they heard them ‘crying’, which may be exploiting this situation to forward ideals of evolution.

    This clearly shows that dolphins are not evolved to subconsciously breathe air and shows how mankind can look out and intervene to help out the animals that we have an obligation to protect. This is a sad situation and one where we must do everything possible to save these poor creatures.

    The mayor of the town said no boats were immediately available, but an order has been given to break the ice as soon as possible and give these dolphins a way to escape. We will update this story as it develops.

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    • “This clearly shows that dolphins are not evolved to breathe air…”

      WHAT?!?!?! They DO breathe air! See them coming up for air? That’s how they BREATHE. They’re not suffocating, they’re STARVING! What did this have to do with evolution?

      Incidentally, dolphins ARE the most intelligent of all animals on Earth. They are the only species (besides humans) known to recognize themselves in mirrors or do things because they enjoy them. Yes, doing things for pleasure is reserved for higher intelligences.

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    • Awww my goodness, I’m just about in tears over all this mess. Hopefully these dolphins are able to be saved. The thought of them drowning to death is just unbearable.

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    • You Godless EVILutionists are all alike. Anthropomorphizing fish and other soulless animals.

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    • Yep. Godless. That’s me. By the way, it’s only anthropomorphizing if the trait is exclusive to humans. Which it’s not. You learned something today.

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    • Animals DO have souls. IF they didn’t, how are they able to lead such complex lives?

      It’s religous assholes like you who lack souls. Kill yourself, plz.

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