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September 2010 - Last Wednesday, the annual dolphin hunt started in the remote village of Taiji in Japan. The hunt was made famous by the Academy Award winning film "The Cove" in 2009. Despite the government of Japan allowing the killing of 20,000 dolphins a year, there has been worldwide opposition to the hunt. Most of the dolphins are killed for meat but some are sent to aquariums. Taiji is the birthplace of Japanese whaling. The fish will be herded into a cove by the sound of banging metal poles and later killed. The dolphin is a marine mammal related to a whale and porpoise. Found worldwide, its streamlined body makes it a fast swimmer. The tail, pectoral and dorsal fins provide directional control and stability. Its body is gray with a lighter underside. It has acute eyesight and hearing. It has no sense of smell but a sense of taste. It feeds on fish and squid. It is believed to be a very intelligent mammal. It can make a broad range of sounds and is amongst the loudest of marine animals. It is a social animal and very playful. It will protect members of its social group from sharks but can be also aggressive toward its members. Although it has few predators, it suffers from disease and parasites. It is high in mercury and may cause health problems if consumed. It interacts well with humans and is easily trainable. Dolphins appear in films, dolphin shows, aquariums, and literature. The military has used it to find mines and rescue trapped or lost humans. The fish has also been used to treat mild to moderate depression. This article is presented by Purrfect Cat Products (www.purrfectcatproducts.com), your one stop site for all your cat and kitten needs. Cat beds, cat treats, cat accessories, cat food and cat gifts are among the many items on the site. For more information visit www.purrfectcatproducts.com today!
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