Solitary Islands Marine Park spp"), as well as sacred kingfishers ("Todiramphus sanctus"), are regularly seen in the estuaries. Around 30 species of marine mammals have been recorded in the region, including the Short-beaked common dolphin ("Delphinus delphis") and bottlenose dolphin ("Tursiops truncates") who are residents throughout the year. Of particular interest in the Marine Park and Reserve are those species listed as threatened and subject to national and international conventions. These mammals include humpback whales ("Megaptera novaeangliae"), who are commonly encountered in the area as they migrate north to their breeding grounds in June and July, and then again between September and November when
The Snow Creature transported to Bombay and thence to California. In an odd geographic twist, the return flight heads "west" from India to California (via TWA) – beginning the second act. Upon reaching Los Angeles, Parrish is greeted by reporters who have been made aware of the creature’s existence. A U.S. Customs official informs Parrish that the admission of this creature to the U.S. has been made difficult by a newspaper article published by Peter Wells that refers to the creature using the term “man”. The issue is raised whether the snow-creature is actually human and the officials decide to keep the creature