The Loved Little Whale Research Paper

The Loved Little Whale: What Should Have Happened
“Life had been transformed by our affection for this little whale, [because...] what we shared mattered” -Mike Parfit. Luna the orca has been separated from his pod ever since he was two. Through the years, this little orca has learned to cope not by joining another pod or learning to live in solitude, but by forming a miraculous bond with the citizens of Nootka Sound, British Columbia. As Luna gets older, he seems to be getting in more and more trouble by going out of his way for human affection, whether he is brushing up against a seaplane or getting too close for comfort to a boat’s propeller. Many are wondering just what is best for this little whale. Although some may argue that Luna would benefit himself and his species if he were in captivity, Luna should be free to come and go from Nootka Sound as he pleases because he would have a better quality of life, he’d be both mentally and
“Appropriate care for wild animals requires considerable expertise, specialized facilities, and lifelong dedication to the animals. Their nutritional and social needs are demanding to meet and, in many cases, are unknown. They often grow to be larger, stronger, and more dangerous than owners expect or can manage. Wild animals also pose a danger to human health and safety through disease and parasites,” (“Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?”). If he were moved into a completely different and unfamiliar environment, Luna could possibly give diseases to humans around him, or he could even contract diseases himself. Luna could also become malnourished or he could live in inhumane conditions, because the care that he needs can only be provided by a select few. Not only would Luna face several new risks if he were taken into captivity, but it would actually be illegal for Luna to be taken out of Nootka