Having been part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla colony, the people of Anguilla declared their island as an independent republic in an attempt to gain a degree of self-government from the larger island of Saint Christopher. The “nation” existed from 1967 until 1969, but was never formally recognized by any other country.
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Steno bredanensis - Rough-toothed dolphins are distinct from other species of dolphins: their flippers are set further back and they lack the typical melon-shaped bulge on their forehead. As their name implies, the surface of their teeth has rough ridges, another unusual feature. Rough-toothed dolphins are found beyond the continental shelves of the temperate and tropical waters of the world. Permanent groups of 2 to 8 individuals are typical, but they do come together on occasion to form pods numbering over 100 animals.
