Russian Military Quiet On Why It Purchased Five Dolphins

  • 8 years ago
NBC News is reporting that Russia’s Ministry of Defense recently purchased five bottlenose dolphins from the Utrish Dolphinarium in Moscow; no reason was given, though some suspect the intention is to train them for military purposes.

The Russian Ministry of Defense made an unusual purchase this week.

NBC News is reporting that the agency has agreed to buy five bottlenose dolphins for a total of around $26,000 from the Utrish Dolphinarium in Moscow.

The sale includes three males and two females who must have all their teeth and “no mucus from the blowhole.” 

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