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A discussion of much debate and great importance to me, I was curious to know what the people of PC thought about captive cetateans, mainly dolphins (bottlenose, orca, Commerson's, pilot whales, etc) and other toothed whales (belugas). I myself am oro-captivity.
Anti-Captivity Facts:
There have been a great deal of attacks on humans by captive dolphins, especially orcas.
Dolphins have deep social bonds and females stay with other mothers for life most of the time. Each pod of orcas and possibly other dolphins Haven their own unique dialect, and when captured, are seperated from the animals they would naturally spend their entire lives with.
Capture is cruel, and many dolphins have died during capture.
The lifespans of captive orcas are cut from 70-90 to around 50.
Many calves die due to inbreeding.
Simple Good-To-Know Facts:
SeaWorld and other marine parks haven't captured wild cetateans in years and either breed or rescue to obtain their animals.
Having flopped-over dorsal fins OCCURS IN THE WILD
Pro-Captivity Facts:
Captivity is a good way for people to connect with cetateans, which helps keep them protected.
Marine parks are educational and, once again, help arouse interest.
Most marine parks, including SeaWorld, use positive reinforcement; if the animas don't behave the desired way, there is no punishment; if they behave the desired way, thy are rewarded.
Behaviors, often called "tricks" provide exercise and enrichment.
I will answer all questions honestly.
Anti-Captivity Facts:
There have been a great deal of attacks on humans by captive dolphins, especially orcas.
Dolphins have deep social bonds and females stay with other mothers for life most of the time. Each pod of orcas and possibly other dolphins Haven their own unique dialect, and when captured, are seperated from the animals they would naturally spend their entire lives with.
Capture is cruel, and many dolphins have died during capture.
The lifespans of captive orcas are cut from 70-90 to around 50.
Many calves die due to inbreeding.
Simple Good-To-Know Facts:
SeaWorld and other marine parks haven't captured wild cetateans in years and either breed or rescue to obtain their animals.
Having flopped-over dorsal fins OCCURS IN THE WILD
Pro-Captivity Facts:
Captivity is a good way for people to connect with cetateans, which helps keep them protected.
Marine parks are educational and, once again, help arouse interest.
Most marine parks, including SeaWorld, use positive reinforcement; if the animas don't behave the desired way, there is no punishment; if they behave the desired way, thy are rewarded.
Behaviors, often called "tricks" provide exercise and enrichment.
I will answer all questions honestly.