April 11, 2011 8:07 AM

Adorable: Cat and dolphins play together

By
Bailey Johnson
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(CBS) - Start your week off right with this video of one of the most improbable - and adorable - animal pairings we've ever seen. People on a tour boat got a shock when their cat started making friends with the wildlife. The gregarious dolphins seem to take a shine to the cat, named Thunder, and what follows is nearly two minutes of cute interspecies hijinks.

As great as it is for humans to see dolphins up close, imagine what it's like for the cat. Thunder and the dolphin clearly hit it off. Lots of us have nuzzled a cat before, so we know how the dolphin feels, but what is the kitty thinking? All we can do is watch and say, "Aww."

Also, Steve Hartman investigated this surprisingly common occurrence of animal odd couples. Watch his Sunday Morning piece below featuring Dillie the deer and her canine friend.


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by mediateach April 15, 2011 2:41 PM EDT
Video marked as private.
It is a good idea to ask permission to use a video and to credit the creator/copyright holder even if it is creative commons. There are rules, not to mention respect and acknowledgement.
If CBS did not obtain permission, shame on them.
Tired of major outlets just grabbing content (stealing) without regard. If the situation were reversed, they'd sue.

Please correct the spelling before the second video. It is "deer" not "dear."
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by Nocheron April 15, 2011 1:59 PM EDT
I tried to play the video and it said this video is private. what's up with that? This is a news site, right?
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by JackLeanII April 15, 2011 1:22 PM EDT
Dear Lawd, why can't Americans get along as well as Thunder and the Dolphins?

Not really expecting a reply, Lawd...just wond'rin.
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by lancewes April 15, 2011 1:15 PM EDT
That would be nice, but now the video is marked "Private". ***?
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by GloriousAmerica April 13, 2011 11:24 AM EDT
Oh this video has made my day! Thank you.
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by jazazaz April 12, 2011 2:53 PM EDT
that was so adorable....cats are loving animals...did you see the head bump to the dolphin????that means they are friends.....
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by mecury69 April 12, 2011 1:02 PM EDT
Ha, another dolphin comes up and splashes the cat with water. There is always at least one trouble maker in the bunch!
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by gurucarcar April 11, 2011 11:04 PM EDT
This is so beautiful! The wonders of creation and relationships.
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by beverleyseairra April 11, 2011 10:15 PM EDT
this is at Theater of the Sea, a marine animal park in Islamorada, Florida in 1998. The cat is named Arthur.
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by jazazaz April 12, 2011 3:14 PM EDT
I think it's "thunder"
by bobo637 April 12, 2011 7:20 PM EDT
The cat is named Arthur, the dolphin is named Thunder!!
by flexsf April 11, 2011 2:54 PM EDT
The dolphin seemed more fascinated; nevertheless, a precious exchange.
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