Humans aren’t the only species on the Earth that deserves to live until this planet is devoured by the Sun. Whales and dolphins alike are endangered, though they do mankind no harm and are too interesting to become extinct; humans are not treating them the way they should be treated.
Whales and dolphins do humans no harm. Many people think that whales take all the fish, one of our means of food. Only about half the species of whales eat fish and humans consume many more fish. Others think whales pose a danger to humans. The Orca, the largest dolphin and obviously the dominant of the whales and dolphins, has never attacked a human. Whales are too interesting to be falsely accused.
These animals are very interesting and unique. One feature that makes whales and dolphins different from other animals is that they have a complex method for communication though they don’t have any vocal cords. They also performed different varieties of flips depending upon their mood. The shape of their fluke can also identify them. Even in the wild, no two flukes are the same. Humans view themselves as masters of the world yet they make poor rulers because they often do not consider how their actions affect other species.
Man should apply the Golden Rule to the way it treats other species. Humans have been putting many animals close to extinction before even thinking about the consequences of what they are doing. Along with whales, spotted wildcats are also close to being wiped off this planet. People don’t eat them or use anything on them other than their fur. They wouldn’t like it if another animal were driving them to extinction. Why are humans killing whales and dolphins? Humans no longer use oil lamps but they are also killed by oil spills caused by humans being careless. They don’t steal humans’ fish; humans steal theirs. Whales and dolphins deserve to live.
Dolphins and whales should be saved. Humans should treat them the way they want to be treated because they are too interesting to become extinct. People aren’t even harmed by whales Do the right thing. Save the whales before it’s too late!
Turned in 3/20/03
[As someone commented, yes, there is a trend and I am just a tad obsessed with marine mammals, especially cetaceans. This is one of those pursuasive essays I have so much experience with. I think it is very pursuasive, I know it made me want to go save whales and dolphins! This is another example of me being able to twist almost any assignment into something that is actually important to me.]
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2 comments:
hmmm...orcas, whales, orcas again...I'm seeing a bit of a trend in your writing :-). It looks like you've found your calling.
It's fun to see how your passion for sea life has lasted through the years. Best of luck in your marine biology career.
It still amazes me that the little girl who first saw an orca at SeaWorld when she was in 2nd grade and said she wanted to work there is, almost a decade later, still pursuing that course with a specific plan in mind.
It's nice to have a guiding star (pilot whale? ;-) ).
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