While it is self-evident that God designed humans in His image, and gave us the responsibility to manage His creation (Genesis 1:26-28), it is also obvious He created other creatures with quite a bit of intelligence, too. Dolphins are a great example, and researchers are learning more about their ability to communicate with each other, … Continue reading Talking Dolphins
Wildlife Facts and Photos
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Spotted Dolphin
The Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) is one of about 40 species currently classified in the family Delphinidae. Reaching lengths of 8 feet, spotted dolphins are usually smaller than Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and tend to travel in bigger groups, or pods, of 20 or more. Like most dolphins, spotted dolphins are very family-oriented, which brings … Continue reading Spotted Dolphin
Black Skimmer
The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is my favorite bird. It is a bird with incredible abilities. Below is a photo of a Black Skimmer that will help you see where it got the name "skimmer": As you can see in the photo below, the skimmer family (Rynchopidae) differs from all other bird families because their … Continue reading Black Skimmer
Ling
Ling, a.k.a lemonfish, or cobia (Rachycentron canadum). With their large, triangular dorsal fin, together with their tendency to swim near the surface, adult ling look a lot like a shark. Their shark-like shape, together with their curious nature can be rather disconcerting when scuba diving. On more than one dive I have seen … Continue reading Ling
Bottlenose Dolphin
Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)are a common sight along the Gulf Coast. These images are from Port Aransas, Texas. The photo below was used on the cover of the October 1, 2009 edition of the Port Aransas "South Jetty" weekly newspaper: Adult dolphins reach lengths up to 12 feet (4 meters), and males are normally larger … Continue reading Bottlenose Dolphin
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