Owlscrying Posted August 1, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2008 A dolphin described as the ugliest in the world has been shown off on television after a breakthrough discovery. The snub fin dolphin with an eye-catching bulbous head is the first new species of the creature to be found for 50 years. After being identified three years ago off Western Australia's Kimberley coast, key details about the dolphin have only now been captured. Wildlife experts had struggled to track down the dolphin, since snub fins are easily scared by rare human contact. Researchers used the dart gun to get a DNA sample from the dolphins - allowing new insights into the animal. Tammie Matson, from the World Wildlife Fund, said: "It may be the world's ugliest dolphin - some people have said that. "But I am just absolutely blown away by this creature. They are absolutely endearing." She added: "There's almost nothing known about this species. We are literally starting from scratch." go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnrings Posted August 1, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) A dolphin described as the ugliest in the world has been shown off on television after a breakthrough discovery. The snub fin dolphin with an eye-catching bulbous head is the first new species of the creature to be found for 50 years. After being identified three years ago off Western Australia's Kimberley coast, key details about the dolphin have only now been captured. Wildlife experts had struggled to track down the dolphin, since snub fins are easily scared by rare human contact. Researchers used the dart gun to get a DNA sample from the dolphins - allowing new insights into the animal. Tammie Matson, from the World Wildlife Fund, said: "It may be the world's ugliest dolphin - some people have said that. "But I am just absolutely blown away by this creature. They are absolutely endearing." She added: "There's almost nothing known about this species. We are literally starting from scratch." go ...ungly?......makes you wonder how some organisms survive at all, with all the rubish that we throw in the sea and polute nature.... Edited August 1, 2008 by saturnrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashe Romeo Posted August 1, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh come on, leave the poor thing alone! I don't think it's ugly at *all*. It's still adorable...look at its EYES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASOP Posted August 1, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2008 He/She is not ugly! Ugly is.......Donald Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Box Posted August 1, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2008 "So long and thanks for all the fish...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenhorror16 Posted August 1, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2008 A dolphin described as the ugliest in the world has been shown off on television after a breakthrough discovery. The snub fin dolphin with an eye-catching bulbous head is the first new species of the creature to be found for 50 years. After being identified three years ago off Western Australia's Kimberley coast, key details about the dolphin have only now been captured. Wildlife experts had struggled to track down the dolphin, since snub fins are easily scared by rare human contact. Researchers used the dart gun to get a DNA sample from the dolphins - allowing new insights into the animal. Tammie Matson, from the World Wildlife Fund, said: "It may be the world's ugliest dolphin - some people have said that. "But I am just absolutely blown away by this creature. They are absolutely endearing." She added: "There's almost nothing known about this species. We are literally starting from scratch." go well, Its really not ugly. . It looks like a dolphin just a little bigger than normal. But I think that it is awesome that there are a new species. . =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODIN-X Posted August 1, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ugly? No. It looks like a dolphin with extra brain capacity... Extra brain capacity? I vote for him as our next president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O'Brian Posted August 1, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Wow... Hey guys! We found a new species of dolphin! And it's ugly! sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLivingDead Posted August 2, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I didn't think it was ugly either! I'm happy we found a new species...although now that means for some people that me must destroy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle. Posted August 2, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) What a silly description. Sound like something out of a gossip magazine, not describing a new species. Edited August 2, 2008 by Belle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 2, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Awwwwww. He's precious. He's not ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted August 2, 2008 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2008 He/She is not ugly! Ugly is.......Donald Trump. The dolphin has better hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted August 2, 2008 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I have to agree. It's not ugly. How can something like that be ugly? Different. Yes. But not ugly. He's kinda cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeping Angel Posted August 2, 2008 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It's not ugly, it's kinda cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted August 2, 2008 #15 Share Posted August 2, 2008 its cute, not ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander CMG Posted August 2, 2008 #16 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) I think it is actually quite cute, definately not ugly.. Edited to add: If you want to see ugly, check out Irish's Avatar and the one where her was blow drying his hair.. lol Edited August 2, 2008 by XSAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katya Posted August 4, 2008 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) "ugly" dolphin =/= ugly! Reminds me of a gray beluga, actually. Just with less of a stop. I bet he or she is pretty smart, like most dolphins. edit: The beluga I found doesn't have much of a stop... But most do Edited August 4, 2008 by Katya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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