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User:Delphile

2007-07-01T15:05:25Z

Delphile:

Articles created by this user:

*Category: Biology
**[[Autotroph]]
**[[Heterotroph]]
**[[Interbreed]]
*Category: Marine Mammals
**[[Bottlenose_Dolphin|Bottlenose Dolphin]]
**[[Cetacea]]
**[[Wholphin]]

Cetacea

2007-07-01T15:01:28Z

Delphile: New page: =Cetaceans= '''Cetaceans''' are members of the scientific order ''Cetacea'', which encompasses all dolphins, porpoises, and whales. ==Classification== A...

=Cetaceans=
'''Cetaceans''' are members of the scientific order ''Cetacea'', which encompasses all [[Dolphin|dolphins]], [[Porpoise|porpoises]], and [[Whale|whales]].

==Classification==
All cetaceans are [[Mammals|mammals]] and fall into two distinct sub-orders; [[Odontoceti|Odontoceti]] (toothed) and [[Mysticeti|Mysticeti]] (toothless). From here they are further divided into families:

*Odontoceti
***[[Delphinidae]]
***[[Monodontidae]]
***[[Phocoenidae]]
***[[Physeteridae]]
***[[Kogiidae]]
***[[Ziphidae]]
**Superfamily [[Platanistoidea]]
***[[Iniidae]]
***[[Lipotidae]]
***[[Platanistidae]]
***[[Pontoporiidae]]

*Mysticeti
**[[Balaenidae]]
**[[Balaenopteridae]]
**[[Eschrichtiidae]]
**[[Neobalaenidae]]

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Bottlenose Dolphin

2007-07-01T14:33:27Z

Delphile:

=Bottlenose Dolphin=

The '''bottlnose dolphin''' is perhaps the most well-known species of [[Cetacea|cetacean]], due in large part to their unmatched range and widespread use in theme parks, [[Dolphinarium|dolphinariums]], and cinema.

==Intelligence==

==Human Interaction==

===In the Wild===

===In Captivity===

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Bottlenose Dolphin

2007-07-01T14:18:23Z

Delphile: New page: =Bottlenose Dolphin= The '''bottlnose dolphin''' is perhaps the most well-known species of cetacean, due in large part to their unmatched range and widespread use in theme pa...

=Bottlenose Dolphin=

The '''bottlnose dolphin''' is perhaps the most well-known species of [[Cetacean|cetacean]], due in large part to their unmatched range and widespread use in theme parks, [[Dolphinarium|dolphinariums]], and cinema.

==Intelligence==

==Human Interaction==

===In the Wild===

===In Captivity===

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Wholphin

2007-07-01T14:00:06Z

Delphile: Added "wild".

'''Wholphins''' are the result of [[Interbreed|interbreeding]] between ''[[False_Killer_Whale|P. crassidens]]'' and ''[[Bottlenose_Dolphin|T. truncatus]]''. Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref name="NBC">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7508288/</ref> Such unorthodox unions are not restricted to captivity, with documented sightings of wild wholphins off the coast of Hawaii.<ref name="NBC"/>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Wholphin

2007-07-01T04:00:02Z

Delphile: Revised reference format and added to article.

'''Wholphins''' are the result of [[Interbreed|interbreeding]] between ''[[False_Killer_Whale|P. crassidens]]'' and ''[[Bottlenose_Dolphin|T. truncatus]]''. Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref name="NBC">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7508288/</ref> Such unorthodox unions are not restricted to captivity, with documented sightings of wholphins off the coast of Hawaii.<ref name="NBC"/>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Interbreed

2007-07-01T03:11:48Z

Delphile: Revised reference format and replaced first "such" in sentence two with "these".

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals, or plants of two different species produce offspring.<ref>The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition: [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interbreeding"Interbreeding"]</ref> Examples of these offspring include common animals such as the [[Mule]] and more obscure animals like the [[Wholphin]].
==References==
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Heterotroph

2007-07-01T03:04:52Z

Delphile: Revised reference format.

'''Heterotrophs''' are organisms that are incapable of [[Autotroph|autotrophy]] and rely on other organisms for nutrition.<ref>The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition: [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/heterotroph"Heterotroph"]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Biology]]

User:Delphile

2007-07-01T03:02:18Z

Delphile:

Articles created by this user:

*[[Autotroph]]
*[[Heterotroph]]
*[[Interbreed]]
*[[Wholphin]]

Autotroph

2007-07-01T02:59:03Z

Delphile: New page: '''Autotrophs''' are organisms that create their own energy independently of other organisms.<ref name="AHAutotroph">The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edit...

'''Autotrophs''' are organisms that create their own energy independently of other organisms.<ref name="AHAutotroph">The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition: [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/autotroph"Autotroph"]</ref> Most autotrophs are green [[Plant|plants]] and [[Algae|algae]], though there are some [[Bacteria|bacterial]] producers.<ref name="AHAutotroph"/>

==References==
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[[Category:Biology]]

User:Delphile

2007-07-01T02:30:36Z

Delphile:

Articles created by this user:

*[[Heterotroph]]
*[[Interbreed]]
*[[Wholphin]]

Heterotroph

2007-07-01T02:29:31Z

Delphile: New page: '''Heterotrophs''' are organisms that are incapable of autotrophy and rely on other organisms for nutrition.<ref>heterotroph. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of th...

'''Heterotrophs''' are organisms that are incapable of [[Autotroph|autotrophy]] and rely on other organisms for nutrition.<ref>heterotroph. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved June 30, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/heterotroph</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Biology]]

Wholphin

2007-07-01T02:12:31Z

Delphile: Linked to three articles and made minor removals.

'''Wholphins''' are the result of [[Interbreed|interbreeding]] between ''[[False_Killer_Whale|P. crassidens]]'' and ''[[Bottlenose_Dolphin|T. truncatus]]''. Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7508288/</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Conservapedia:Desk/Abuse

2007-06-30T14:35:14Z

Delphile: Final Fantasy Seven Vandalism

<center><big>Abuse Complaints</big></center>
<center>Archives:[[Conservapedia:Desk/Abuse/Archive1|1]]</center>

== Final Fantasy Seven Vandalism ==

There are many subtle changes to the article that are inaccurate and satirical. Such as AVALANCHE being a "hockey team" and Cloud being an "ex-US Marine". I suggest it be completely re-written.

Wholphin

2007-06-30T14:25:14Z

Delphile: Added category.

'''Wholphins''' are a cross between ''P. crassidens'' (false killer whales or orcas) and ''T. truncatus'' (bottlenose dolphins). Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7508288/</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Paraphilia

2007-06-29T22:55:52Z

Delphile: Added references section and reference.

According to the [[American Psychiatric Association]], a '''paraphilia''' is a type of [[mental disorder]] in which the paraphiliac experiences "sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors" involving non-human objects, suffering or humiliation, or nonconsenting persons.<ref>http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/Paraphilias.html</ref>

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User talk:Delphile

2007-06-29T22:31:47Z

Delphile: Removing all content from page

User:Delphile

2007-06-29T22:31:18Z

Delphile: New page: Articles created by this user: *Interbreed *Wholphin

Articles created by this user:

*[[Interbreed]]
*[[Wholphin]]

User talk:Delphile

2007-06-29T22:30:34Z

Delphile: New page: Articles created by this user: *Interbreed *Wholphin

Articles created by this user:

*[[Interbreed]]
*[[Wholphin]]

Interbreed

2007-06-29T22:06:54Z

Delphile:

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals, or plants of two different species produce offspring.<ref>interbreeding. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interbreeding</ref> Examples of such offspring include common animals such as the [[Mule]] and more obscure animals like the [[Wholphin]].
==References==
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Interbreed

2007-06-29T22:06:16Z

Delphile: Removed list (eh, who needs it) and reverted to a single example of common and exotic hybrids.

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals, or plants of two different species produce offspring.<ref>interbreeding. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interbreeding</ref> Examples of such offspring include common animals such as the [[Mule]] and more obscure animals such as the [[Wholphin]].
==References==
<references/>

Interbreed

2007-06-29T22:00:53Z

Delphile: Re-added wholphins.

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals, or plants of two different species produce offspring.<ref>interbreeding. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interbreeding</ref> Examples of such offspring include the:

*[[Mule]]
*[[Wholphin]]
==References==
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Wholphin

2007-06-29T16:33:43Z

Delphile:

Wholphin

2007-06-29T16:30:32Z

Delphile: Corrected species name.

'''Wholphins''' are a cross between ''P. crassidens'' (false killer whales or orcas) and ''T. truncatus'' (bottlenose dolphins). Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref>http://www.msnbc.http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Button_lower_letter.png
Subscriptmsn.com/id/7508288/</ref>

==References==
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Talk:Wholphin

2007-06-29T16:21:13Z

Delphile: New page: It would be nice to have some pictures.

It would be nice to have some pictures.

Wholphin

2007-06-29T16:18:46Z

Delphile: Created page.

'''Wholphins''' are a cross between ''P. orca'' (false killer whales or orcas) and ''T. truncatus'' (bottlenose dolphins). Unlike most hybrids, wholphins are not infertile and as a result are capable of producing offspring.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7508288/</ref>

==References==
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Interbreed

2007-06-29T15:58:11Z

Delphile: Added reference.

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals of two different species produce offspring.<ref>interbreeding. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Retrieved June 29, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interbreeding</ref> Examples of such offspring include the:

*[[Mule]]
*[[Wholphin]]
*[[Liger]]

==References==
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Interbreed

2007-06-29T15:55:30Z

Delphile: Added references section.

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals of two different species produce offspring. Examples of such offspring include the:

*[[Mule]]
*[[Wholphin]]
*[[Liger]]

==References==
<references/>

Interbreed

2007-06-29T15:48:42Z

Delphile: New page: '''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals of two different species produce offspring. Examples of such offspring include the: *Mule *Wholphin *Liger

'''Interbreeding ''' occurs when two nonhuman animals of two different species produce offspring. Examples of such offspring include the:

*Mule
*Wholphin
*Liger

Polar bear

2007-06-29T15:43:53Z

Delphile:

'''Polar bears''' are large carnivorous [[animal]]s native to the [[Arctic]]. Their primary diet consists mostly of [[seal]]s, although they will eat any type of animal, including people. A large polar [[bear]] can stand 11 feet tall and weigh more than 700 pounds. The polar bear is on the [[Endangered Species List]] in the [[United States]]. There are very few of these bears left in the wild.

Polar bears have been known to [[interbreed]] with [[grizzly bear]]s in the wild, producing a polar-grizzly hybrid.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12738644/GT1/8199/</ref>

At the moment, there is a polar bear cub in the [[Berlin]] [[zoo]] named "Knut," who has been the target of a campaign of death by [[German]] animal activists, who claim Knut would be "better off dead." However, as of this time Knut is not yet dead.<ref>http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=255770</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine_mammals]]

Polar bear

2007-06-29T15:42:28Z

Delphile: Corrected typo in line 2.

Polar bear

2007-06-29T15:41:32Z

Delphile: Changed to proper category.

'''Polar bears''' are large carnivorous [[animal]]s native to the [[Arctic]]. Their primary diet consists mostly of[[seal]]s, although they will eat any type of animal, including people. A large polar [[bear]] can stand 11 feet tall and weigh more than 700 pounds. The polar bear is on the [[Endangered Species List]] in the [[United States]]. There are very few of these bears left in the wild.

Polar bears have been known to [[interbreed]] with [[grizzly bear]]s in the wild, producing a polar-grizzly hybrid.<ref>http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12738644/GT1/8199/</ref>

At the moment, there is a polar bear cub in the [[Berlin]] [[zoo]] named "Knut," who has been the target of a campaign of death by [[German]] animal activists, who claim Knut would be "better off dead." However, as of this time Knut is not yet dead.<ref>http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=255770</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Marine Mammals]]

Whale

2007-06-28T20:41:56Z

Delphile:

[[Image:800px-Baleen Whale Physical Characteristics svg.png|right|thumb|400px]]
'''Whales''' are marine mammals of the order the [[Cetacea|Cetacea]].

Living whales are seperated into the toothed whales (which includes [[dolphin]]s, [[porpoise]]s, [[narwhal]]s, [[beaked whale]]s and [[sperm whale]]s) and the whalebone whales; those (mostly very large) cetaceans which have teeth replaced by baleen (whalebone) to filter small prey from the water, which are what people generally think of when the word whale is used. The whalebone whales include the rorquals - the [[blue whale]], fin whale, sei whale, Bryde's whale, [[minke whale]], [[grey whale]]; the [[humpback whale]]; and the various [[right whale]]s.

Although whales are famed for the massive size reached by some species, such as the blue whale (the largest animal to ever live), others are relatively small like the pygmy right whale which grows to about 20 feet <ref> [http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/PygmyRightWhale.htm]American Cetacean Society website</ref>. Though whales have many traits in common with fish (including fins and tails) they are in fact [[mammal|mammals]] and accordingly breath air and lactate. Whales have a number of remarkable [[adaptation|adaptations]] including:

* they decide when to breathe, rather than breathing unconsciously

* they sleep 8 hours a day, yet need to be conscious to breathe

* they can communicate with each other by making remarkably loud noises

* these extraordinary noises can travel for miles under water

* the females nurse their calves while swimming underwater

* the males have a unique cooling system for their internal reproductive organs

* some have two blow-holes, but others only have one

* the blow-holes pass air above water, yet resist intense pressure underwater

* they have massive brains, much larger than the brains of other mammals

* Whales along with humans and horses are some of the few mammal species that do not possess baculum

== Evolution and taxonomy ==
The question of how whales and their relatives could have evolved from terrestrial [[mammal|mammals]] has taxed evolutionary biologists since [[Darwin|Darwin's]] suggestion that they may have evolved from ancient bears. In more recent times molecular and fossil evidence has combined to suggest that modern whales and their relatives arose from ancient [[Artiodactyla|artiodactyls]] (even-toed ungulates) with the closest living relative of all whales being hippos<ref>[http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/41080/molecular_clock_divergence_estimates_and_the_fossil_record_of_cetartiodactyla/index.html] Theodore, JM (2004) Molecular Clock Divergence Estimates And The Fossil Record Of Cetartiodactyla The Journal Of Paleontology 78:39-44</ref>. This kinship has been termed the whippo hypothesis. Evolutionary biologists estimate the last ancestor of whales and hippos lived about 25 million years ago <ref> [http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IAtransitional.shtml] UCLA Berkley Understanding Evolution for Teachers website</ref>, which is contrast with the [[Young earth creationism|young earth creationist]] position that that whales were [[creation|created]] about 6000 years ago when [[God]] created the [[earth]]. Other creationists are not convinced that the available fossil evidence supports the [[Theory of evolution|evolutionary view]] but make no reference to the corroborating molecular evidence. <ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/re1/chapter5.asp</ref>
<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/tj/v8/i1/whale.asp</ref>
<ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v27/i2/whale.asp</ref>

== Whales in the Bible ==

The great fish that swallowed [[Jonah (prophet)|Jonah]],
<blockquote>
''Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.'' Jonah 1:17
</blockquote>
is often regarded as being a whale. [[Great white shark]]s are also present in the [[Mediterranean Sea]], offering an alternative swallower that is a true fish.

== Whales in literature ==

Arguably the most famous book about whales is [[Herman Melville]]'s ''[[Moby-Dick|Moby Dick]]'', about a whaling-ship captain obsessed with hunting down the sperm whale (Moby Dick) which had bitten off one of his legs.

== References ==

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[[Category:Marine mammals]]

Dolphin

2007-06-28T20:36:52Z

Delphile:

[[Image:Bottlenose_Dolphin_KSC04pd0178.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A bottlenose dolphin.]]
'''Dolphins''' are a number of kinds of small odontoceti, or toothed [[whale]]s.

The term [[porpoise]], sometimes used [[synonym]]ously with dolphin, in fact should refer only to certain small blunt-snouted and spade-toothed types, generally of inshore habitat, such as the harbour porpoise of the North Atlantic.

In addition to the many types of sea-dwelling dolphin, [[river dolphin]]s are found in certain of the world's great rivers.

Dolphins mainly feed upon small fish and [[squid]].

Dolphins typically live in small family groups. They are highly sociable, and if left alone will freely associate with other species of whale, and with humans. Human interaction includes accompanying ships and mingling with swimmers. There have been a number of historic cases of dolphins assisting human fishermen. Dolphins generally avoid [[SCUBA]] divers, however, because they dislike the noise made by their regulators.

Dolphins are commonly found in company with [[tuna]], and are frequently netted with them.

Dolphins are highly intelligent, and captive dolphins have been trained to perform complex acts at aquariums, and to carry out military minelaying and guard duties.

Dolphins live in salt water but can survive in fresh water.<ref>http://www.wdcs.org/dan/publishing.nsf/allweb/E8ADCC3DEEE1556E802568F8004DF252</ref>

The largest species dolphin is the [[orca]] (or "killer whale").

==References==
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[[Category:Marine mammals]]