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Sunday, March 15, 2009 Y 1:32 PM 2nd Reflective Journal I learn that there is a specific name for whales, dolphin and porpoises. 'Cetacean' is the scientific name (of the Order Cetacea). Porpoises are a kind of mammal and it is small to medium dolphin-like aquatic carnivores with dark gray to black body covering and a pale gray underbelly, the absence of a distinct beak, compressed spatula-shaped teeth, fused neck vertebrae, small triangular-shaped dorsal fins, and a rounder shape than their dolphin relations. Australia have recongised the importance of the mammals and have taken actions unlike other countires that do not take any actions to protect the dolphins and whales. "The Australian Government has made whale, dolphin and porpoise conservation a priority and is a world leader in the protection and conservation of these species both in Australia and on an international scale." They are really thoughtful to save these marine creatures and it is important for dolphin and whale to survive many years later and hopefully our next generation can see these beautiful marine creatures. It has also deepen my understanding of whales and dolphin and I would definently want to save them from becoming extinct. And I guess these marine creatures will be grateful if they know that they are doing things to protect them. (207 words) Taken from: http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/species/cetaceans/index.html And the explantion for porpoises is taken from: http://www.answers.com/Porpoises Done By: Vanessa Tan(18) Class: Respect 2; 2E2
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