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One Dolphin's Story: The Life and Times of an Eastern Tropical Pacific Spinner Dolphin
One Dolphin's Story The Life and Times of an Eastern Tropical Pacific Spinner Dolphin Author:Stanley, M Minasian Of the millions of creatures that share the earth with us, few are more beloved than the dolphins. Throughout history dolphins have played a significant role in shaping our philosophy and helping us to better understand and appreciate the natural world. Dolphins have unknowingly become symbols of concern for the environment, and their joyous lif... more »estyle, centering on friendships within their complex social structure, is something to be admired and emulated. Yet, for all the admiration we have for dolphins, and the inspiration they instill in us, little is the basis and reason for this book. Just like people, individual dolphins possess their own distinct personalities. Some are bold, some are shy. Some are resolute, while others are more care-free. Yet, they all have one thing in common: they are highly intelligent, social animals with a well-defined sense of self-awareness. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that there is most assuredly an alien form of sophisticated intelligence right here on earth.« less