Scientists Say Dolphins Are “Non Human Persons”
According to an article in the UK’s Times Online, Dolphins are second to humans in intelligence, putting primates in third place for the smartest species. The specifics of their brains – size and folds and other anatomy stuff I don’t really know a thing about – combined with their complex social structures and self awareness show beings who researchers say should be called “non human persons.” Yes! Non human persons! I like that. They are a people.
The researchers also say that keeping dolphins in theme parks and aquariums should be out of the question for such an intelligent species. I don’t think that intelligence should have much to do it. I believe it’s wrong to capture animals from the wild and place them in captivity for our own fleeting pleasure. But I’m all for another argument against the practice.
Check out the article and read all about the brains and behaviors of dolphins. Pass it along to friends and then watch the film The Cove if you haven’t seen it already.
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