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Beware the Dolphins that Bite

by Jordan Yerman | June 21, 2007 at 08:39 am

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Yes, this was a Simpsons episode, but it's happening in the non-cartoon world as well:

Marine researchers are warning about a growing number of dolphin bite cases in Sarasota County, according to a Local 6 News report.

Florida experts said wild dolphins are becoming more aggressive because boaters are feeding them.

lmb_lre_PassDYNStRtCrAlienDncCNPBd15s_fallDYN2_AV510_1498_0607_300x"It seems reasonable to understand why you wouldn't feed a bear or something more dangerous-appearing, but these are wild animals," dolphin researcher Jason Allen said. "They are wild animals with lots of sharp teeth."

As with all wild animals, no matter how cute, it's best not to feed them, as human food will make them A) associate bipeds with snacks, and B) sick .

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