Villagers in the Solomon Islands killed over 15,000 dolphins from 1976 to 2013 for their teeth, which are used as currency or personal ornamentation, according to a study published Wednesday in Royal Society Open Science. In 2013 alone, more than 1,600 dolphins were killed by residents in the village of Fanalei.
People On The Solomon Islands Have Killed Over 15,000 Dolphins For Their Teeth
Sabrina Toppa, Time: World
Thu, 05/07/2015 - 12:03am
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