Using killer whales as entertainment is unfair/inhumane‚ and not appropriate for others enjoyment because in the film‚ “Blackfish‚” dates back to 1983‚ where a man is interviewed on capturing Tilikum‚ who showed emotion while telling his story. Tilikum was taken away from the wild‚ his mother‚ and family as a baby whale. As the men were trying to capture Tilikum‚ the mother and rest of the family were around the boat‚ calling for each other‚ and trying to help Tilikum to get away. It is such a sad
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creatures are considered one of the top predators in the marine ecology system. The Evolution of Dolphins Imagine you are at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom swimming with the dolphins. The trainers explain that all these dolphins have been bread in captivity‚ and to not try this in the wild‚ because these dolphins have been properly tamed to work along side humans. This essay will explain some features of how dolphins evolved physiologically to become better suited to their environment. How the Dolphin
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dolphin industry is a multi-million dollar business. Richard O ’Barry was one man that helped train the dolphins used in the show. For years he flourished off the income created by the training of these animals. Until one day he realized the impact of captivity on one of his dolphin companions and immediately began trying to tear down the industry he so eagerly gave life to‚ an industry poisoned with greed and murder‚ swimming in a sea of mercury. Cathy‚ one of the Flipper dolphins‚ is said to have committed
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Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and are part of the family of toothed whales that includes orcas and pilot whales. They are found worldwide‚ mostly in shallow seas of the continental shelves‚ and are carnivores‚ mostly eating fish and squid. Dolphin coloration varies‚ but they are generally gray in color with darker backs than the rest of their bodies.According to wikispecies‚ there are 41 species of dolphins of the family delphinidae or oceanic dolphins. Diet Dolphins consume
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Imagine you are gliding through the still blue ocean‚ surrounded by your family and friends. Suddenly‚ a loud booming sound breaks through the peaceful underworld. Before you know it‚ you have been herded into a bay and sealed off from the free world. You watch and wait as others are picked and plucked from the water; they are the “lucky” ones. Next thing you know‚ a metal rod has pierced your spine‚ instantly paralysing you but not yet killing you. You are then tied to a boat by your feet and dragged
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Dolphins have been kept in captivity for since the 1870s. The keeping of dolphins has long been a controversial issue. The main argument for keeping dolphins in captivity relates to the positive conservation message that seeing a living dolphin can create. Those who argue against dolphins in captivity highlight the inadequacy of dolphinariums to cater for the needs of these highly intelligent creatures. Today‚ North American dolphinariums are successfully breeding these cetaceans and are not dependent
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endangered every day. It is society ’s duty to discover the source of the problem as well as find solutions for them in order to sustain what precious wildlife is left. By instigating protective laws for the threatened species‚ breeding them in captivity and releasing them in the wild‚ banning over-hunting‚ and many other ways‚ we can ensure that the wildlife that we have grown up with is still here for future generations to enjoy. One major reason for loss of habitat is deforestation and human
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cetaceans in captivity and wild cetaceans preservation. He also known as a famous dolphin trainer in the world‚ he used ten years to build up the multi-billion-dollar industry of dolphins‚ which create a desire of people wants to swim‚ hug and kiss the dolphins. This industry develops‚ and it creates cetaceans captivity and slaughter on the planet. Now‚ he spent his last 35 years try to tear it down due to his dolphin‚ Kathy‚ was committed suicide in his arm of the stress of being captivity. Ric and
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bill was “passed‚ despite some times-contentious testimony‚ without significant opposition or debate by both the House of Representatives and the Senate and was signed into law on 21 October 1972”. This particular environmental act sought to protect whales‚ dolphins‚ sea lions‚ seals‚ manatees and other species of marine mammals‚ many of which remain threatened or endangered. The law requires wildlife agencies to review any activity -- for example‚ the use of underwater explosives or high-intensity
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Stacy Rodenbough ENGL 1010 October 1‚ 2012 Orca- Greek God of the Underworld There are very few animals that can compare to the top mammal of marine animals. The Orca or killer whale is the largest of the dolphin family; with the full name of Orcinus Orca; meaning Greek god of the underworld. They are whales with distinct black and white coloring and have teeth that can be up to 4 inches in length. Not only they one of the largest of the sea they are also the fastest of marine animals and
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