Black Fish Since 1964‚ killer whales; also known as the orca‚ (Orcinus orca) first to put in a cage for the world to see. The view of the killer whale has shifted from a dangerous killer to a cuddly animal. Theses whales have gone from a sea creature shot at by humans‚ to the star money maker at theme parks. Both images become one-sided‚ putting the creature into stereotypes. Orcas resemble humans‚ very complex‚ intelligent‚ and also taken advantage of. As of today‚ they stand as the largest animal
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Scenario Topic Chosen: Free Willy? Problem (2 Points) What is the purpose of your experiment? What are you trying to find out? Problem(s): Does keeping Orca Whales in captivity affect their lifespan and health? Do wild Orca Whales have a longer lifespan? Research (2 Points) What topics would you be researching? Behaviors of Orca Whales‚ affects that captivity has on once wild animals‚ differences between captivity and the wild. Hypothesis (4 Points) This is your prediction of the outcome. Your
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walruses resting. The atmosphere is comforting. Out beyond the heavy waves. I can see the three mystery islands that appear every time of visit‚ wondering any survival. However my long concentration suddenly breaks within a moment. Surprisingly humpback whales dance‚ darting up and slamming down on the far splashing waters. The scene was very pleasing. Finally my little brother and I paddle out on our surfboards until the incredible gigantic waves roll out. We meet in distance‚ pick up the speed and at
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SeaWorld is a public company that is facing a significant ethical issue right now‚ mostly in part to the release of the documentary Blackfish. This documentary takes viewers inside the capture‚ training and marketing of these Killer Whales for the sole profit of the company. It also highlights the breeding‚ training and housing of these magnificent mammals. It brings many ethical issues to the table. 1) Should any wild animal be taken from its natural home and forced to live in captivity
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I have recently watched a movie called blackfish. Actually it was a documentary about orca whales written and directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. For those of you who don’t know orcas are the black and white whales‚ they have also been referred to as Shamu‚ blackfish‚ and my favorite‚ the killer whale. I’ve always found it kind of fascinating that they are called the “Killer Whales” because they are used at water parks such as SeaWorld. Disney World wouldn’t use anything dangerous in their parks
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story of Michael Moore’s journey to save the North Atlantic right whales and one in particular named Bayla. Moore dedicates his life to preserve the right whales‚ the rarest animals on earth‚ and find a way for them to coexist with humans. Moore shows his love towards right whales when he quotes‚ “There’s something about a right whale’s tail that’s just gorgeous‚ Michelangelo could have sculpted it.” (Schweitzer 13) Right whales deaths are linked to humans because of pollution‚ noise‚ ships‚ and
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the ocean then all of a sudden a killer whale starts chasing Flippy. Flippy thinks the killer whale is trying to eat him‚ so Flippy keeps on swimming away. Soon the killer whale cornered Flippy and Flippy says to the killer whale‚” Please don’t eat me.” The killer whale asked Flippy‚” Why not!” Flippy tells the killer whale‚ under his breath‚” It is hard for me to breath right now so can I go up to the surface and take a little breather.” The killer whale says to Flippy‚” But I’m hungry now.” Flippy
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the attacks of killer whales provides a profound look on the miserable lives of orcas that are being held against their will. However‚ the film focuses on more than the “Free Willy” longings. This film is extremely emotional and somewhat graphic as it visually shows why killer whales‚ at numerous SeaWorld and marine parks‚ attack the trainers and why these whales should not be held in captivity. Keeping these types of animals in captivity is inhumane and dangerous for the whales and the humans. At
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Whales do not threaten fish populations‚ and now that we have alternatives to whale products‚ killing them doesn’t create the money it used to. It is now more important to save them and let whale tourism to create the money. "Research whaling" is only a bad excuse to continue killing them. The Decreased Numbers Bones‚ Relic of Whaling Industry‚ Port Lockroy‚ Antarctic Peninsula‚ Antarctica‚ Polar Regions Poster by AllPosters. Click on thumbnail to buy This is the argument against whaling
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Animal Communication: Whales vs Elephants Unlike humans‚ animals do not have a complex language system‚ but they do in fact have their own means of communication. Their main purpose is for survival and some may not even be aware they are doing it. The two mammals I chose to compare are whales and elephants and their reasons for communicating and channels of communication. Some reasons for communicating may include procreation‚ dominance and territorial rights‚ food‚ and alarms. Channels of communication
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