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Silently Grandpa emerged from the rainforest,
striding towards them with some urgency. He had news: the dolphins had
followed Dr. Eval’s launch, the River Witch.
It was moored up one of the rivers off the Amazon having left Iquitos in the
early hours and slunk up river in the dark. But it had not escaped the
dolphins and they had reported to Grandpa, telling him of the boat’s
position.
FACTS ABOUT DOLPHINS:
For more than 25 million years, dolphins have existed, but over such a span
of time, many changes have occurred. This has been necessary for them to be
able to survive. Evolution allows them to be able to take what is in their
environment and use it to their benefit. For example, river dolphins have
pinkish colouring and their unique nose shape is both believed to be part of
the evolution process at its best. The bones of their fins resemble limbs
like ours and they have chromosomes like ours. They have to breath air like
us and suckle their young like us.
Throughout history, there has been a special bond between dolphins and
humans. Since the beginning of time, dolphins have helped and saved people.
Their magical essence is said to help special need children and people who
have touched or swam with them have claimed it is an awesome experience that
is not easily lost or forgotten.
For more facts and fun about dolphins go to
Free
dolphin pictures, fun
facts, and
dolphin wallpaper.
fohn.net/dolphin-pictures-facts/
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