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 There
are many species of dolphins found around the world. Marine
Biologists have been trying for years to find out more about
the dolphin's species. Even today there is very little known
about them, even with our technology. Of the many dolphin species (31 to be
exact), there are three distinct groups: the oceanic dolphins which
can be found in the oceans around the world; the coastal dolphins,
which can be found near the coastlines of many nations; and the river
dolphins, which can be found in a few of the world's rivers. The
Bottlenose dolphin is both oceanic and coastal . (which did surprised us)
The Tucuxi dolphin (which also surprised us) is a river and coastal
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Dolphins
Around the World |
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Ancient
Greeks
Believed
dolphins represented the vital power of the sea and were
closely related to Gods and Goddesses |
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Ancient
Romans
Believed
dolphins were a complex symbol associated not only with
innocent love, friendship, beauty, harmony, and eroctic
love, and also the darker side of death and
destruction. Also believed to be the guardians of
the sea, and the guides to the other world
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Japan
Culture
This
culture suggested the healing power of
the dolphins was related to Ki or Chi- the cornerstone of
Chinese medicine.
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Australian
Aborigines
The
Aborigines believed that the Dolphin was sacred, and their
brother. The Dolphins in span both physical &
spirit worlds, guiding and protecting those who choose to
follow them in their human form. To them, killing a
dolphin is an atrocity! Also it will invoke the
wrath of GONGE (the feather footed man) the
executioner. As long as Dolphins are alive the
tribes feel safe. Since the Dolphins are always
guiding and protecting them from harm. All tribes in
Australia salutes Dolphins.
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