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First of all, do you want to know why I am madly in love with the Destructoid community? This morning my Inbox was full of tips about a dolphin story that just made the news this morning. Seriously, I think I got more tips about this than I did about all of today’s gaming news combined. The fact that a bunch of you guys went out of your way to direct my attention to an incredible tale of dolphin heroism is pretty much the greatest thing ever. I <3 you all so hard. So, what story am I talking about? Well, according to CNN (and multiple other sources), a couple of pygmy whales in New Zealand were about to beach themselves (most likely leading to death) when a dolphin the locals have named Moko came to their rescue. Rescuers were actually on the scene and had been trying to save the whales themselves for more than an hour when Moko appeared. In fact, the rescuers were about to euthanize the whales in order to prevent them a prolonged, painful death. Moko swam up (apparently responding to the whale’s distress calls), unafraid, and guided the whales along the beach, through a nearby channel, and out into the open sea. And then, after all this, Moko actually swam back to shore and played with the rescuers and some local residents. You can watch video of the story here. Are you kidding me with this?! Goddammit, dolphins are amazing! Not only are they cute, but they are the FREAKIN’ SUPERHEROES OF THE SEA! Moko, I am dedicating today to you (Moko Day!). If you were here, I would give you a hug. [Thanks, everyone]
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when are we getting our first dolphin president?
They are certainly nicer to their fellow beings.
I think it has been shown, actually. :)
*starts singing theme tune to self*
MMMOOOOOOOKKKKKOOOOO SEA RANGER bawwaabaaawwwaawwaaawaaaaa
HES NOT A MAN BUT A DOLLLPPPPHINNNN bawwaabaaawwwaawwaaawaaaaa
MMMMOOOOKKKOOOOOOO SEA RANGER bawwaabaaawwwaawwaaawaaaaa
MOKO - SEA RANGER!
Remember when I sent you THAT?
http://www.cracked.com/article_15853_6-cutest-animals-that-can-still-destroy-you.html
J/K. Yeah Dolphins are awesome. I remember in Florida one swam by me and I thought "Shark!" and nearly pissed myself and then I saw it was a dolphin. He never let me grab onto his fin and swim around but he did swim around me in a playful manner.
So yeah Dolphins=fantastic
Mice are the smartest? I thought Pigs were smarter than mice...
Link us. Not that im doubting you just I would like to educate myself more on such things.
Thanks for all the fish
You speak the truth and btw, don't forget your towel.
I don't know what you're talking about. :)
the dolphin is the only living thing in this photo :(
Blasphemy. :)
Hmm, well you, "Lord of Dolphiny-goodness" would know.
@Rev Anthony
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Nicely played sir. Unless Ceark was quoting Hitchhikers guide from the start then I fail to not pick up on the quote.
Also my dad is a surfer and says from time to time dolphins like to surf with him and show off.
You haven't seen my e-mails. Ask the editors. My smiley faces know no bounds! :) :) :)
Dolphinomenal? I love you. :)