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 Dolphins
are our friends. Some of their species are highly intelligent and have an ability
to communicate with others.
Also, they are not afraid of humans. They are very friendly and playful animals.
Unfortunately, however, each year a great number of our friends are
slaughtered in Taiji, Japan.
Fishermen inhumanly kill the dolphins
for their own benefit. Shockingly, they eat and
sell dolphin meat. They also sell at high prices young and healthy
dolphins to zoos all over the world for dolphin shows.
Since several years ago when Japan’s slaughter became known throughout
the world, many animal protection groups
and international community have
criticized Japan’s cruelty. At the same time,
they have urged Japan to stop the dolphin hunting.
 However,
on September 1, fishermen in Taiji resumed slaughtering dolphins
despite fierce criticism from all
over the world. Even the Japanese government says dolphin hunting
is part of their culture.
Some species of dolphins are now endangered. They and every
animal on earth need to be protected. We shouldn’t let our precious dolphins be killed.
Can you think of ways to save our friends, the dolphins? |
Staff
reporter Michelle Kang
(bubibi@timescore.co.kr) |
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