bottlenose dolphins. “The nearest living relative of the dolphin on land may be the hippo” (Carmody). Worldwide known‚ Seaworld has published the same opinion on the closest land-dwelling relative to dolphins as well. “Biochemical and genetic studies suggest that even-toed ungulates‚ especially hippopotamuses (Family Hippopotamidae)‚ are cetaceans’ closest living terrestrial relatives” (Seaworld). As displayed‚ sources have proven the hippopotamus may be the closest land-dwelling relative to the genus
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Animal Cruelty What is animal cruelty? Some people think it is simply just abuse towards animals but it is most definitely much worse than that. Animal cruelty needs to be abolished‚ it is inhumane and consists of traumatizing‚ torturing‚ and killing animals. People need to remember that animals have rights to and it is our responsibility to help them because they cannot help themselves. Not only is animal cruelty brutally awful‚ but it is also dangerous and harmful to humans. Animal testing needs
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Why would they? California is in the middle of a drought. When someone thinks of California‚ they think of baby blue skies and palm trees along the streets. But‚ of course‚ the weekend my family decided to visit Disneyland‚ Universal Studios‚ and SeaWorld is the weekend Southern California experienced what the local news called a “tropical depression.” After driving five hours from San Jose to Los Angeles in a small Honda Civic‚ my mom‚ brother‚ me‚ and my three cousins – Harneet‚ Amrit‚ and Sonu
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Where ever you have worked at there are certain that you would at the work place that you normally wouldn’t use at home. For example at SeaWorld‚ when talking to another co-worker‚ organization culture language would be “Meet me at F.O.P.” To the average person who visits SeaWorld‚ this means nothing to them since they don’t know the language used at the workplace. F.O.P means “Front of park.” Now‚ knowing the definition‚ it makes sense. This is an example talking about in the book of what is organization
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sight will in turn be out of our mind and heart. We have no chance to be aware of abused animals and help them if we don’t hear about stories like these in the news. Animals are miraculous creatures that are being mistreated every day. Take orcas at SeaWorld for example. These highly-intelligent animals are taken from their natural environment where they are used to swimming 100 miles of beautiful ocean sea a day with their families and other orcas‚ and they are separated from their babies and put in
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sunny florida. No matter where you are in Folrida you are never more than 60 miles away from the ocean. Did you know that? I didn’t. history when was the state founded‚ name explanation and the battle of Olustee In 1513‚ Ponce de León‚ discovered and named Florida‚ claiming it for Spain. He was looking for the mythical Fountain of Youth. Florida would be held at different times by Spain and England until Spain finally sold it to the United States in 1819. the original name from florida was
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Kat Contreras Prof. Koll Eng. 102 12 March 14 Captivate Humans not Animals For Centuries‚ the world’s populace have had an irresistible interest in animals and have flocked to zoos and other animal habitats such as Sea World or San Diego Zoo. Ever year‚ millions of families go on whale watching tours and aboard safaris or enjoy a Circus performance. However‚ the interest in animals is nothing new: Zoos have been around and brightening the smiles of many since the first collection of animals
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Zoos‚ aquariums and circuses have had a lot of controversy over their uses of animals in captivity. After SeaWorld announced they will not have any killer whales in their facility people reacted with a cheer and some with sadness. The documentary released in 2013 on CNN “Blackfish” has made people’s decision to stop going to and not agree with the animals in captivity all the more easier. According to Lisa Lange‚ senior vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has said “Change
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The 2013 documentary entitled “Blackfish” directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite‚ tells of the beloved‚ yet infamous killer whales. There is a dramatic contrast that is exposed in the film given the fact that Orcas in the wild are majestic creatures friendly and endearing yet when they are in captivity they hold an innate ability to be savage and brutal killers. The theme of Blackfish contends that these animals should not be held captive. I strongly concur with this notion. Several emotional appeals
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appeals. Gabriela Cowperthwaite uses beautiful scenes‚ great lighting‚ and emotional music to show how friendly and majestic Orcas are in the wild. Then‚ she changes the mood to be horrific and shocking when showing the reports of Orca attacks at SeaWorld. She does this by using the radio conversations when the accident happened‚ the empty dark ocean background‚ and silence‚ to really exaggerate the horrific mood. This use
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