I had a "meeting" with an Orca over a decade ago that left an impression. I was doing an audio piece on Cetaceans and I'd been talking to researchers and trainers. I went to one of those hideous theme parks to talk with their trainer. I was following a guide up through the holding tank area past a large tank when this huge huge head popped up past the side of the tank and stood there vertically. She turned slightly to keep me in view as I walked past and we just stood and stared at each other for a few moments. It was the oddest encounter. I'd met other dophins and small whales prior to that, but this was the first one that looked me up and down. It wasn't the stare of a watch dog or a dumb animal. It was disquieting. She had a profound effect on my attitudes from then on.
quote:Originally posted by searam:
Sighting the Blues again is incredible! When I first moved to LA, we went up PCH1 going north for a picnic. We pulled off the road on a kind of cliff. We were the only people there. All of a sudden, about nine cars pulled in and looked over the cliff. A pod of eight grey whales with their calves, and dolphins, swam right by, stopped and rolled over in the bay, right in front of us! I have never seen such magnificent creatures before in my life! They were graceful, gentle works of art. It will always be a special reminder that there is a GOD and we should be as kind to these neighbors on this planet, as we should be to each other. I can't watch the video link if it shows whales being slaughtered. Shame on such "people"! Just wanted to share my gift of an experience.
Sean
[This message has been edited by violet Blue Horse (edited August 04, 2004).]
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