Dolphins Struggle in Cold New Jersey Ocean -- ZooToo Pet News

Pops
10 months ago

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I agree. Leave them to nature. They know what they are doing.

Christopher S. (cuff)
10 months ago

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Let them alone, they should be able to do fine on their own.

Dawn B. (unisofsouthcarolina)
10 months ago

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They will find their way and do what they need to survive! Leave them alone and don't get in their way!

Linda L. (MissLinda48)
10 months ago

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I agree with the below comment. We shouldn't mess with mother nature!

MICHELLE M. (nvrstr8)
10 months ago

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These are intelligent mammals they'll instinctively do what they need to to survive. Sometimes we make things worse by sticking our noses in

Kathleen M. (expedite)
10 months ago

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theyve been heading out and back in for months. It's time to help them. Several have already died.

D W. (dminpin)
10 months ago

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The news two days ago said that the dolphins were sighted heading out of the river, but they turned around and went back. Speculation was that they were frightened by noises coming from a bridge repair. They didn't say how many were seen, but I got the impression that is was more than the last sighting of only a few. (I hope so.) I wonder if the noises is what has been holding them back all of this time.

sylvia m. (ladyheck)
10 months ago

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I always thought they went to warmer waters in winter.Gee, They are brave to stay in the cold!

azzurrapl
10 months ago

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I hope they make it through the winter. It is awfully cold tonight? I wonder if there is any more news about them?

ArthurCurtis
10 months ago

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These mammals have long since proven their intelligence. I hope this is just another instance that they "know what they are doing."

Wanda & Veronica ;. (WandaLou)
10 months ago

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This is such a sad story. I hope that they make it. I feel so bad to think of them suffering & there is nothing I can do to help.

Gerard M. (polo)
10 months ago

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We could use an update on this story about now.

missBAM
10 months ago

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People need to stop interfering with what animals naturally do on their own. It's like trying to help a chick hatch from it's egg, you DON'T do it. You'll just end up hurting the damn thing.
Yes, some of the dolphins have died, but they do this every winter. I think they know what they're doing, just leave them be. Just think of it as survival of the fittest- you all believe in natural selection, right?

kathy m. (jakeslave)
10 months ago

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i think they are smarter then we give them credit for...maybe they had their own reason for staying

Denise B. (Beck2006)
10 months ago

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what would they consider the dolphins were in danger? when ice got to thick that they couldnt get the dolphins out?

heymonwhatsup
10 months ago

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I hope they can make it through the winter.

Ann G. (amgfnyc)
10 months ago

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It sounds like the powers-that-be have a good handle on this situation. I'm sure they will take action if necessary.

Lisa C. (LisaC501)
10 months ago

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Animals are more resilient than we give them credit for. They have survived without are help. Sometimes man just needs to leave well enough alone. I am glad that they are being watched just in case.

Christine (kikgirl2)
10 months ago

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Sorry, I couldn't read it, I just can't bear to read about animals suffering at all, it's just so sad to me. I know it happens, I just can't hear about it. I will do anything to help stop it though!!!

Ric O. (rowdysdad)
10 months ago

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It would be nice to see updates on the survival efforts of these creatures. I think they will find themselves a more hospitable place when they are ready.

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10 months ago

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Jessica T. (jwaltri)
10 months ago

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Dolphins are so intelligent and they will hopefully be able to survive. It is hard for us to sit back and watch them struggle, but these are wild creatures. I hope we get an update soon.

eric (MrEric)
10 months ago

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I wonder if there are any updates, anyone know?

Melody M. (etherealmm)
10 months ago

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Sad story.

Kurt W. (dreamhunter65)
10 months ago

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Hope they survive. It is their choice to stay and humans should not interfere if possible.

Dewitt G. (dewittg)
10 months ago

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Hard as it is to do at times, it's generally best to let nature take it's course in this sort of situation. Trying to help the dolphins might well do more harm than good.

Dr. Joyce B. (balanchine)
10 months ago

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I hear on the radio a few days ago that of 15 dolphins at one point in the recent past, only 5 are left.

Tammy M. (tmurray123)
10 months ago

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We are all pulling for you guys!

Matthew14
10 months ago

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i hope they find there way home soon

Patricia C. (lovepuppy227)
10 months ago

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The dolphins are wild animals and if they are in the ocean then that is where they are supposed to be. If they choose to migrate to warmer waters, they will do so.

Amy M. (AmyMisner)
10 months ago

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The dolphins should stay there util noticed to be in danger. The animals want to be there and are intelligent enough to know that they will be fine.

littlecoby
10 months ago

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Good artical and very interesting.

Suzanne R. (SuzanneR)
10 months ago

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Tough for people to know what to do in a situation like this. Probably the best thing is to protect the dolphins from harm as well as possible and otherwise let them try to take care of themselves.

Michele C. (pattimichele)
10 months ago

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Considered "super intelligent" animals/mammals but this is truy unexplainable

Jan P. (lakewoodliz)
10 months ago

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Wouldn't it be fun to be around dolphins? Always wanted to, but rarely see one - only when I go to our zoo and love it!

jack m. (jackmac43)
10 months ago

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that is so sad. that would be cool though if they had sweaters!

Alyssa T. (bustintrail)
10 months ago

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Dolphins are amazing an such intelligent creatures. I do think that it is risky for them to be left here, but they are indeed wild animals and unless they start becoming unhealthy the best choice is to leave it up to them.

Andrea S. (ajswanny)
10 months ago

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I feel sorry for them, but I do believe that if they felt that they needed to leave they would. I love dolphins.

Lisa A. (natelisawi)
10 months ago

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I think that we should let them be wild and make choices. Dolphins have lived many years and should know when to leave or stay. Now it would be different if signs showed that they are sick or trapped. I'm sure they will keep an eye on them. It does surprise me that they haven't went to warmer waters but, habitat has changed through the years and so things can change.

Mercades P. (Sadiepayne23)
10 months ago

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I feel sorry for the dolphins becaus they are going throw a hard time and i would not want to see any of them die

Sarah H. (shansenxray)
10 months ago

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I am curious as to why these dolphins have started staying here for the winter- what is happening in the habitat that they used to spend the winter in that they no longer want to go there?

Carolyn C. (CarolynCurrey)
10 months ago

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The dolphins may run out of food, even if the river doesn't ice over.

Gail B. (gailinot)
10 months ago

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I agree that they should be left alone unless there is something foreseen coming that might be detrimental to them. If they are healthy and doing good, leave them be.

Lisa J. (mygrlis2)
10 months ago

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I hope all goes well for these dolphins, I do hope they can make it through the winter or find their way to a safer environment. this story was very interesting.

Courtney H. (LifesRuffK9)
10 months ago

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I sure hope they do too.

Anne B. (Bootsiebig)
10 months ago

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I have read about this in our local paper and the dolphins don't seem to want to leave the river. They were really worried about crowds on the river for july 4 but everything turned out okay.

shaogno
10 months ago

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I hope they all are ok. However, I don't understand why are not doing everything possible to help them, or lead them out to the ocean towards a safer environment.

megan7389
10 months ago

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What do they mean when rescue attempts went awry? How many attempts could go "awry"...geez. It's interesting that they haven't left the river, but it doesn't sound like they're confused. Maybe they should just be guided to open ocean...or leave them to themselves?

D W. (dminpin)
10 months ago

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It was reported on the news tonight that only five dolphins were sighted today. There are still no plans for a rescue. A Senator has spoken up that something should be done to save the few that are left. In comments some people thought that there was not rescue attempt because the dolphins were a tourist attraction; others felt it was the cost.

Lucky02
10 months ago

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Thanks for the update!

Corinne B. (Murphy24)
10 months ago

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Something should be done! Poor dolphins.

Sarah H. (shansenxray)
10 months ago

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I don't know why we always think the worse?
I am wondering if there were only 5 dolphins spotted because the others have decided to go out into the ocean?

Kelsey L. (Kelsington)
10 months ago

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This was a very interesting story.

KCsMom
10 months ago

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interesting story
do you interfere with nature or let it takes it's natural course!?
that question may always be debated ?
hope it works out for everyone!

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