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Shankapotomus

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31. They are probably trying to show us

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 02:40 PM

Jan 2013

they are not starving. They are capable hunters and must be trying to figure out why these humans keep giving them food. In any case, food giving seems to be a trait they learned from us.

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Wild Dolphins Observed Bringing Gifts to Humans [View all] Shankapotomus Jan 2013 OP

Cool! nt snappyturtle Jan 2013 #1

so unlike cats Skittles Jan 2013 #2

So true, Skittles! ReRe Jan 2013 #7

we really should keep them on leashes but..... Skittles Jan 2013 #14

My niece moved to NYC in the past year.... ReRe Jan 2013 #18

LOL! SunSeeker Jan 2013 #19

Such amazing animals. TDale313 Jan 2013 #3

JACK HANDEY QUOTE Skittles Jan 2013 #15

buaha! lovemydog Jan 2013 #37

another Handey dolphin one! Skittles Jan 2013 #39

Our dog brings his toys ... DreamGypsy Jan 2013 #4

That is precious ;-) ReRe Jan 2013 #9

awwwwwwww Skittles Jan 2013 #20

CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!! Odin2005 Jan 2013 #24

I love Great White Pyrenees. Big strong angels in furry suits. I love your: freshwest Jan 2013 #35

Your picture made my day LiberalLovinLug Jan 2013 #41

"Albino bear about to eat small child" tclambert Jan 2013 #44

Beautiful dog! maddiemom Jan 2013 #50

Dolphins gift Sushi...who knew? KeepItReal Jan 2013 #5

Maybe they're interested in networking -- like the bonobos starroute Jan 2013 #6

And just maybe Control-Z Jan 2013 #11

I don't know if bonobo is interested in networking or not. cliffordu Jan 2013 #17

It's a great time to be alive. I loved this part: freshwest Jan 2013 #8

Or perhaps these are mocking gifts Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Jan 2013 #29

a little strident, eh? demwing Jan 2013 #33

what? Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #34

Believing that could save the world siligut Jan 2013 #32

Thanks for all the fish! n/t James48 Jan 2013 #10

Probably frantic about the warming oceans. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #12

I love Dolphins! ReRe Jan 2013 #13

So, are they saying, "If we bring you food, would you please stop fouling up our 1monster Jan 2013 #16

Was it a giant wooden whale? nt Javaman Jan 2013 #21

You don't suppose they see it as a religious offering? Ganja Ninja Jan 2013 #22

I thought that too, but Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #45

That one cracked me up. Nice going! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2013 #48

A second-hand report: formercia Jan 2013 #23

Very cool! Odin2005 Jan 2013 #25

they just want some cocktail sauce Botany Jan 2013 #26

This thread's got everything Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #30

Free the Prawns! LiberalLovinLug Jan 2013 #42

Or put into Jambalaya or Shrimp Gumbo Botany Jan 2013 #43

"hey let's go feed the humans" Enrique Jan 2013 #27

They are probably trying to show us Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #31

The most intelligent of mammals caught in the act of sharing toby jo Jan 2013 #36

I think it's a message of some kind FiveGoodMen Jan 2013 #38

The only thing you need to remember... ms liberty Jan 2013 #47

I watched a Ted Talk about a leopard seal that kept trying to feed a photographer Marrah_G Jan 2013 #40

They think we're cute. n/t Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #46

Does this mean those dolphins are socialists?... Or are they just giving out gifts to get votes? world wide wally Jan 2013 #49

LOL! Good one! nt Peace Patriot Jan 2013 #53

Dolphins, whales, Orcas we are all part of the mammal family? saidsimplesimon Jan 2013 #51

They are not only mammals Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #55

I had short yet profound contact with a wild Pacific White Sided Dolphin on Maui catbyte Jan 2013 #52

They would likely vote for Obama if human. Tutonic Jan 2013 #54

love this! :) BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #56