by Sunaura *.
Member since:
January 23, 2008

The Dolphins Cry

November 20, 2009 11:09 AM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 24

Every year in the  Feroe islands, located between Scotland and Iceland, a territory of Denmark, it is a custom for young men to slaughter Calderon dolphins as a  symbol of achieving adulthood.  It is their belief that this cruel and inhumane sport is an important part of their culture and history. The dolphins are cut 1, 2 or 3 times with thick hocks and do not die instantly. Their cry sounds like that of a new-born child.

Nothing is being done about this practice and, like all the other species of dolphins, the calderon dolphin is nearing extinction.

Denmark Dolphin Slaughter

Petition to help these innocent, defenseless creatures





Comments: 24

Barb Carlson Nov 20, 2009, 11:11am UTC
That's a shame. I believe that when we die, we will be held responsible for pain we have caused to those lesser creatures we were given "dominion" over ...
Sunaura *. Nov 21, 2009, 1:49pm UTC
Yes, and you know what they say about people who kill animals. This is part of their culture.
J. Reid Nov 20, 2009, 11:35am UTC
Dolphins have been rebelling against being held captive by humans and I personally believe that they waited too long.
Sunaura *. Nov 21, 2009, 1:51pm UTC
Some of these dolphins are beaching themselves, it is a sign of evolution.
J. Reid Nov 21, 2009, 2:36pm UTC
I have seen this behavior starting a while back, at least 2 decades, as well as the "Performance" Dolphins retaliating (biting behavior) against their trainers and tourists viewing them in those glass bottom boats while taunting the animals because the can.
Mariana T. Nov 20, 2009, 12:12pm UTC
I signed this petition and will spread the word - this is horrible - it's like killing a baby - you are so right about being held responsible for the pain we've caused to lesser creatures, Barb - and sometimes it happens right here on earth - how cruel thoughtless and ignorant to kill an innocent animal. There is nothing in this world more horrible than something suffering for the sake of sport. I pray many will sign and this cruel sport will be stopped. Salud
Sunaura *. Nov 21, 2009, 1:54pm UTC
Perhaps if they get enough signatures these people may begin to think about what they are doing instead of blindly following tradition.
Mariana T. Nov 21, 2009, 2:03pm UTC
I agree and hope that everyone will sign this - it is so important - life is so important. Salud
mona d. Nov 20, 2009, 12:17pm UTC
signing now and thanking you and mariana for spreading the word.
Mariana T. Nov 21, 2009, 2:04pm UTC
Thank you Monita querida - please spread the word. Salud
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 20, 2009, 7:59pm UTC
That is so sad.
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Madame Butterfly ~~ mary ann d ~~ Nov 20, 2009, 8:09pm UTC
I believe in traditions, but not barbaric custom like this one is. I will definitely sign the petition.
J F. Nov 21, 2009, 10:35am UTC
I can not watch stuff like that, so I will skip that part. Just wanted to comment. How sad!
Sunaura *. Nov 21, 2009, 1:47pm UTC
The video is a song about the dolphins.
Mariana T. Nov 21, 2009, 2:06pm UTC
Just for the record, I could not watch the video - I am someone who absorbs hurt and suffering - even to the smallest spider. I don't care if it is a tradition - it's cruel, barbaric and ignorant to kill - I would like to tell these so called men what I think of them in person. Salud
Sunaura *. Nov 21, 2009, 6:22pm UTC
The first link contains photos, the video is a song about it, there is no violence. These are the lyrics:

"Don't know what the world is going to do
Or if we can get off now the road that we're on
There's hate in my brother's eye but as the time goes by
I get harder

They say we learn by our mistakes and then we carry on
Sometimes i'm not sure sometimes i'm not sure
There's no brakes on this car as it rolls down the hill
My muscles are straining now my foot's through the floor

Perhaps that's why perhaps that's why...
I see the dolphin and it makes me cry
As i look in your eye i look in your eye
As the time goes by makes me cry.

Don't wanna to go to school anymore today
Because history she keeps on and on repeating herself
She can't forgive"
Ishbel R. Nov 22, 2009, 5:41pm UTC
The Faroe Islands are a unique place in the world. However, this cannot excuse behaviour that we nowadays would consider barbaric.
Krista P. Nov 24, 2009, 8:44pm UTC
I'm on my way!
Renita P. Nov 28, 2009, 9:34pm UTC
That is so sad. I have no problem with people killing animals for survival, but to kill them in such a cruel manner and NOT for the purpose of survival is just awful

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