Dolphins are cetacean mammals closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in 17 genera. They vary in size from 1.2 m (4 ft) and 40 kg (90 lb) (Maui ’s dolphin)‚ up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and 10 tonnes (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons) (the orca or killer whale). They are found worldwide‚ mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves and are carnivores‚ eating mostly fish and squid. The family Delphinidae‚ the largest in the order Cetacea‚ evolved relatively
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research suggests that dolphins are second only to humans in smarts. - MRI scans indicate that these marine mammals are self-aware. - Researchers think dolphins are especially vulnerable to suffering and trauma. When human measures for intelligence are applied to other species‚ dolphins come in just behind humans in brainpower‚ according to new research. Dolphins demonstrate skills and awareness previously thought to be present only in humans. New MRI scans show that dolphin brains are four to five
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Quinlan‚ Chelsea Animal Captivity is Unnecessary There are many mixed emotions that spring to mind when the word “zoo” is brought into conversation. Many people correlate the word zoo with cute little animals in exhibits that mock the animals’ natural environment. Some of these animals may also be forced to participate in shows for the entertainment and amusement of the humans watching at the zoo; after all this is what the people paid money for. There is no other way to put it besides stating that
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Having orcas in captivity is very bad for their health. It can cause them to get mental health issues‚ and they become very sick. Some experience high stress and anxiety due to the conditions. They also can get sick‚ or they can get injured because they are kept in dirty cramped tanks. But‚ wild orcas are happy‚ and they have a longer life span. They also are free to do whatever they want and live a happy life. Captive orcas can develop depression or separation anxiety. When an orca calf is ripped
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The Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the most well-known and iconic species of Dolphins. These marine invertebrates are very well known amongst people. Not only are these creatures interesting and unique‚ they are also very friendly and kind to humans. The habitat of these dolphins are temperate and tropical waters‚ anywhere around the world. Preferred temperatures range from 10 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. In the Pacific Ocean you can find the Bottlenose from Japan to Australia‚ Chile and
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in captivity? Have you ever thought what happens to animals in captivity? There are nature parks out there that is good for animal captivity.Some Zoos help animals and give them the environment that they require and some zoos don’t give the required environment there is also abuse in some sideshow zoos and even some actual zoos.Although some may say that animals are safer in captivity some need to be in their natural habitat too have a life they actually enjoy.Animals should be in captivity if their
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as deep as thirty feet. So why in captivity‚ are Orcas being kept in pools that range from eighteen to twenty-eight feet deep? The average lifespan of a killer whale ranges from thirty to fifty years in the wild‚ but at most
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up around the world is animals in captivity. There are many downfalls to having animals kept in captivity like being apart from their families‚ not in their natural enviornment/habitat‚ and simply that animals belong in the wild. But besides all the negativity behind animals in captivity‚ there are some advantages. Some advantages would be: protecting a species from endangerment‚ proper diet‚ and a safe haven for animals in need. Animals held in captivity usually needed some help at some
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“ISIS data indicates that 82 percent of new mammals are now born in captivity‚ along with 64 percent of birds and a majority of reptile species.” (ISIS). Animals in captivity is something that people have been around their whole lives. Animals in zoos for instance. Children take field trips to the zoo all the time. They walk around in groups looking at these animals in cages‚ taking pictures with them while they are behind bars. This is just something that humans have grown used to and are ok with
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At this very moment somewhere‚ far or not too far from us‚ there is an animal being held captive and raid out of its wild natural habitat. It’s also a fact to say that during these actions of captivity to slavery animals suffer extraneous torture‚ discomfort‚ fear and in a lot of cases food deprivation leading to agonizing deaths. Despite of the struggle of several pro animal rights organizations against these horrific procedures‚ there is an intrinsic bizarre human instinct that keeps these heinous
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