Killer whales

The second captive killer whale was in 1964. This eventually ended up as the first whale to be kept in captivity for a period of time. Today there are 52 killer whales in captivity that have great health and are with Sea World. Killer whales should stay in captivity because zoologists are finding better ways to help killer whale survival such as research and watching the things the orcas do. They are better taken care of and give zoologist and themselves the scientific benefits they need because

should release their killer whales from captivity because the whales are declining in health, the facilities are lacking in safety, and the living conditions are decreasing in quality. There are many reasons why the killer whales are declining in health while being in captivity at SeaWorld. For example, a sign of an unhealthy whale are the dorsal fins collapsing over on the side. All male whales in captivity have flipped dorsal fins unlike in the wild where there are very limited whales with this condition

Blackfish: Are They Really Killer Whales? Tia M. Palmer Brown Mackie College Abstract In the documentary, Blackfish, the director, Gabriela Cowperthwaite demonstrates through three times of appeals, ethos (emotional), logos (logical), and pathos (emotional) about the unethical practices and treatment of killer whales while in captivity at SeaWorld. She informs the viewing audience through interviews with experienced SeaWorld trainers, marine experts, seasoned whale hunters, and eye witnesses of

Island wouldn’t be large enough for a six-ton male killer whale such as Tilikum, an animal capable of swimming 100 miles a day,” states an anonymous whale expert. Whales have been in captivity since 1861 when P.T. Barnum displayed the first live whale that was captured in Canada. However, Barnum had no idea how to care for the mammal and it died after only a week in captivity. (Animal Legal and Historical Center, 2014) Being up close with killer whales could give us some clues about how they interact

Did you know that killer whales are the largest species of dolphin. Killer whales have a long lifespan. They eat a lot of different species of animal. The killer whale’s size can get up to 23 to 32 feet long, and can usually weigh up to 6 tons. Killer whales also have good memory and are very intelligent. According to National Geographic, orcas are considered the largest species of the dolphin family. Orcas can usually weigh up to 6 tons and can grow up to 23 to 32 feet. Orcas are also one of the

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are amazingly intelligent and are a top predator, much like humans. However, when the top predator of the ocean collides with the top predator of land, the situation can become fatal for both humans and the whales. Holding these incredibly massive marine animals in captivity is not only inhumane and detrimental to the whale’s health, but also a potentially fatal activity for humans to participate in. Orca trafficking is the equivalent of human trafficking: kidnapping

have been protesting against this monstrous act, using powerful propaganda to entice others to join their cause. The critically acclaimed film Blackfish, which highlights SeaWorld’s treatment of killer whales, apparently reveals shocking and appalling insight on accidental deaths caused by captive killer whales. One of the highest grossing documentaries of all time, as stated on director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s website, Blackfish has captivated millions of viewers, causing them to reevaluate their values

factor is the daily Killer Whale presentations. The first SeaWorld park opened on March 21, 1964 in San Diego. Throughout the years, people have questioned whether SeaWorld is morally right. In the film Blackfish (2013), former and present SeaWorld trainers, SeaWorld representatives, and people who have experienced SeaWorld are interviewed and tell about their stories and thoughts on SeaWorld. Being emotional, and, at times, graphic, the film is a perfect example of why Killer Whales should not be kept

If you have ever been to Seaworld you would have had to go see the Killer whales in fact its one of the top attractions there. Through the eyes of a child, these gentle giants seem to be happy, healthy, and enjoying a playful game with their trainers. The question is are they really happy, do they get treated the right way, and why have there been deaths and injuries. Many people wonder about these things and after the movie Blackfish came out more and more people began to question how well Seaworld

the killer whale and dolphins. Well, I can tell you how, since I’m one of those people. Well, kind of. I am a trainer, not at SeaWorld, but that’s not what I started as, what I’d hoped I would be, or even what I wanted to be going through college. It just so happened that I got offered a job so much better, I gave up on my original dream so I could be a trainer. I wanted to be a biological oceanographer, big name, I know. I had this dream growing up that I could be best friends with a killer whale