Dolphins of the World

By Duncan Gelby

One of the most intelligent animals on the planet is the dolphin. These unique animals have been regarded highly by humans for many centuries. The ancient Greeks believed that if dolphins were seen around a ship while they were leaving on a journey, then it was considered a good luck charm. This is just one of the many references in history to these unique mammals that interact with humans in a way that is unique only to them.
Unique characteristics that set dolphins apart from other mammals in the sea are the way that they communicate. Dolphins use sound, vision, touch, and taste just as dogs and cats do in order to know and explore their world. However, unlike Fido, dolphins cannot smell. They use a whistle or sonar clicks to see and feel their way around their environment. This sets them apart from many other sea animals and helps them to communicate with people also. If you have ever seen the show Flipper, then you can get an idea of how a dolphin might sound.

Another unique thing about dolphins is that the bones in their fins resemble those that are found in the human arm and hand. However the connective tissue that surrounds the bones makes a flipper instead of a hand with individual fingers. Even though dolphins live in the oceans, they do not drink the salt water around them. They actually live like a desert creature when it comes to water consumption, and their body takes water from their wide array of creatures that they eat.

Loving a dolphin is an easy thing to do. However, unlike a dog or cat, a dolphin cannot come home with you from the ocean. That is why many people collect items that are made with a dolphin in mind. One can find a ton of items in almost every shopping venue around the world that focus specifically on dolphins. Even the ancients painted their vases and created coins that depicted the dolphins that we still love today. Dolphins hold a mystical quality that many see as being special and spiritual. Because of their interaction with humans and even helping to keep some people safe when they are out to sea, dolphins and humans are uniquely connected. Living near the sea or just enjoying the sea can sometimes mean loving the dolphins.

Collecting dolphin items can be as easy as visiting a special shop or even by looking on the internet. One can have jewelry depicting these playful creatures or you can even snuggle with dolphin blankets. These dolphin blankets may be difficult to find for the dolphin lover, but one can easily go to My Animal Blankets to find a unique and beautiful throw for any dolphin lover.