Killer whales

Killer Whales are Large and intelligent animals that are kept in captivity. SeaWorld in San Diego has 23 killer whales in captivity. Marine biologist including SeaWorld critics agree that the whales probably will never be released to the open seas. How would you feel if you were separated from your family and never see them again? This is how the whales that are kept in captivity feel. Although some people think whales should be kept in captivity I disagree because this makes the whales unhealthy

specific: Killer whales are inter specific and can be both food competitors as well as potential predators to different species such as sharks. Predation: They are the apex predators and can hunt freely without fear of being hunted or attacked Defence mechanisms: they are rarely separated and are closely bonded. This helps them to protect one another from prey posing potential threats such as sharks that may try to fight back Symbiotic relationships/parasitic relationships: the killer whale has a symbiotic

Today, the global theme park has 41 killer whales live, in which 26 marine parks in Orlando. Over the years, more than 130 killer whales were captured after the death. Until the 1960s, it has never been thought about the killer whale into the aquarium, not to mention, and who perform together. The public know very little about this animal, in addition to their name sounds very dangerous. Killer whales, also known as orcas, or killer whale, is the largest member of the dolphin family size. The fishermen

as Killer Whales should not live in captivity. In captivity Orcas are in danger as well as the trainers who work with them. Orcas are the largest of the Dolphin family and are found in all oceans. They range from 23 to 32 feet in length, and can weigh up to 6 tons. They are one of the world’s most powerful predators, and have even been known to prey on whales (Whales.org). These magnificent mammals are born free and should remain in the oceans. It’s easy to understand that people love Killer Whales

marine life right in front of our eyes. As we sit in the stands and applaud the SeaWorld trainers as they conduct a series of tricks by animals like killer whales, many of us fail to see the wrong-doing of keeping these large mammals in such a small space. Although many of the trainers and the SeaWorld franchise tend to promote the happiness of these whales and the bonds they make with these highly intelligent animals, they fail to highlight how much these animals are deprived of a comfortable and ethical

The ocean is a vast biome that is constantly changing. There is much to learn about the life within, the article “Omura's whales (Balaenoptera omurai) off northwest Madagascar: ecology, Behavior and conservation needs” showed how our knowledge of the ocean and the life within continues to grow. Balaenoptera omurai, or Omura's whale was only found as a new species in the year 2003. Their are no dependable population size estimates or evaluation of conservation facts because there is not enough data

Is the captivity of Killer Whales for the entertainment of humans inhume? Suppose you were kidnapped from your family as a child by an alien species while your family watched in despair, crying out helplessly for your kidnappers to not rip you away from them. Now imagine then being strapped down and transported to a place unknown and once you arrive, you see that some of the other children that were also kidnapped have died. You then witness something that will forever remain engraved into your mind;

Stop Keeping Killer Whales Captive for Entertainment The lines are long and filled with young kids barely past the height of their parent’s waists, eager to witness massive, killer whales splash and soak their brightly colored rain ponchos. The excitement radiates from their faces as they watch one orca after another perform tricks they’ve only ever dreamed about. However, one look inside the tank of these incredible creatures and one will find unhappiness and despair. The whales used for entertainment

To Hold a Killer Whale in Captivity is to Abuse that Animal Introduction: I. Attention Getter According to National Geographic, in the wild, Killer Whales are accustomed to traveling distances of up to 100 miles per day. However, the largest Killer Whale facility for Orcas in captivity in the world - located at Marineland in Antibes, France as stated by the Marineland website, only measures 210 feet long, 100 feet wide and 40 feet deep. II. Credibility Statement After watching the documentary

Think of a 8,000 lb whale dragging you down to the bottom of a pool. Imagine the horror you would feel. Picture water filling your lungs with each shallow breath you take. This is what a trainer could possibly be up against every day. In Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary, Blackfish, it portrays the horror it is to be working with these, rightfully named, killer whales. SeaWorld tried to counter Cowperthwaite, but ultimately failed. Cowperthwaite uses her ability to manipulate the viewer’s emotions