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(#21) Cramped Spaces Make For Hostile Animals
In the ocean, dolphins and whales swim up to 100 miles a day. At SeaWorld, they live in pools that are too small to house them. This can be stressful, and cause hostility between the animals, who would otherwise be able to swim away from conflicts in the wild.
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(#23) Dawn Brancheau Was Not Tillikum’s First Victim
Tillikum claimed his first victim at Sealand of the Pacific prior to being brought to SeaWorld. SeaWorld wanted a male for breeding and despite his violent history, they brought him in. With two other female orcas, Tilikum held a trainer underwater until they drowned, the first instance of a captive orca killing a human.
Again, in 1999, Tilikum killed another, this time an intruder who had stayed in the park after hours. Despite his violent history, Tilikum still took part in SeaWorld shows.
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(#19) Dorsal Fin Collapse Is Not Normal
While floppy orca fins do occur in the wild, it is not considered normal or common despite what SeaWorld would have you believe. Researchers theorize dorsal fin collapse in wild whales may be due to age, stress, or altercations with other killer whales. In captivity, it may be related to several factors, including time spent at the water surface, swimming in the same direction in a relatively small pool. But in the wild, only 5% of orcas have a collapsed fin.
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(#7) Don’t Be Fooled By The Dolphins Either
Despite their image as friendly ocean dwellers, dolphins in SeaWorld’s feed/touch tanks have been known to lash out against visitors. In 2012, an eight-year-old girl sustained bite wounds after trying to feed one of the dolphins. Experts say the stress of being away from home causes the mammals distress and leads to their outbursts.
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(#22) SeaWorld And Whale Hunting
In a strange move for a company seemingly dedicated to the well-being of animals, SeaWorld partnered with beluga whale hunters in order to secure sperm samples of the cetacean.
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(#20) Captive Orcas Fall Victim To Depression
Many dolphins and orcas are on anti-depressants and ulcer medication from the stress of being in captivity. To ease the stress of separating orca parents from their offspring, oftentimes valium will be utilized by trainers.
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September 27th is World Ocean Day. There are more than 90 seas and 4 oceans on our planet. The interesting thing is that the exact number of seas has not yet been determined. The secrets of the Seaworld are still hot topics that people talk about in daily life. For example, what unknown creatures are hidden in the ocean? Is there gold under the sea?
We all know that the condition of the Seaworld is related to the life of human beings and the health of the earth, and human behavior has a significant impact on the ocean. It is necessary to learn about some things about our Seaworld. The generator shares some useful things here.
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