Introduction

Dolphins: Rulers of the Water

Dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals in the world after humans, leading people to train them to perform tricks and the US Navy to use them in underwater operations. With all their intelligence, they are able to rule the oceans just as we rule the land.

Survival does not come easily, however, with the concerns of catching food, escaping predators, and overcoming an environment that can become very cold and is very hostile all present in a dolphin's thoughts.

Yet dolphins still manage to overcome adversity and never cease to amaze us. They ought to be admired for the wonderful animals they are. Respect for them and their environment will ensure that they continue to delight us for generations to come.