Bob McDonald does a good job of explaining why Tillikum cannot be returned to the wild. http://www.cbc.ca/technology/quirks-blog/2010/02/what-to-do-with-a-killer-whale.html
BTW, killer "whales" are actually the largest member of the dolphin family.
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Bob McDonald does a good job of explaining why Tillikum cannot be returned to the wild. http://www.cbc.ca/technology/quirks-blog/2010/02/what-to-do-with-a-killer-whale.html
BTW, killer "whales" are actually the largest member of the dolphin family.
Dawn Brancheau was taken in the place where her heart was happiest. I hope my demise can be the same... and these shows are astounding, must see. The most intelligent mammals on earth get joy from performing for us lowly humans, yes. And free food! Tillikum is a jealous stud - these whales loved Dawn.
In memory of Dawn,
In memory of Dawn,
I am sure the trainer loved the animals in question, not a doubt in my mind about this.
I am sure most if not all trainers at aquatic parks like Sea World got involved because they loved the animals.
The fact is however, animals do NOT belong in tanks.
Frankly I don't think animals should be domesticated at all.
Dogs and Cats are so far domesticated there is no other choice, but aside from that, this practice must stop.
In fact I would even go as far as saying that until the homeless pet problem gets solved not a single one should be bred.
Unfortunately that will never happen.
Anyway, as much as the trainers love these animals, that love is misguided.
Anyone who loves these animals, should know that they are happiest in their natural habitat, which is free in the ocean where they belong.
Trainers aside, Sea World does not care about animal advocacy, I suggest anyone wanting to know more, should watch the Cove.
Companies like Sea World have been supporting marine mammal hunts for years.
Only recently did Sea World stop publicly supporting these practices but still to this day refuses to condemn them.
I hope one day, all animals can once again roam free.
I am sure most if not all trainers at aquatic parks like Sea World got involved because they loved the animals.
The fact is however, animals do NOT belong in tanks.
Frankly I don't think animals should be domesticated at all.
Dogs and Cats are so far domesticated there is no other choice, but aside from that, this practice must stop.
In fact I would even go as far as saying that until the homeless pet problem gets solved not a single one should be bred.
Unfortunately that will never happen.
Anyway, as much as the trainers love these animals, that love is misguided.
Anyone who loves these animals, should know that they are happiest in their natural habitat, which is free in the ocean where they belong.
Trainers aside, Sea World does not care about animal advocacy, I suggest anyone wanting to know more, should watch the Cove.
Companies like Sea World have been supporting marine mammal hunts for years.
Only recently did Sea World stop publicly supporting these practices but still to this day refuses to condemn them.
I hope one day, all animals can once again roam free.
I wonder if Sea World had given the whale any types of "Antidepressants" type drugs to calm it down for shows. The whales are confined to a small area and I can see the whales getting depressed to justify the reason for giving that drug to a whale. I have noticed with humans that go crazy with shootings or killings that over 90% of the time they are taking those kinds of drugs as mentioned in the news. It is just a theory.
One of the experts that talked about whales mentioned that usually when an animal does this it is linked to humans in some way. I am surprised on day one how someone can survive in a tank with Killer Whales. It just blows my mind how in a Sea World show you can see humans and Killer Whales swimming around.
One of the experts that talked about whales mentioned that usually when an animal does this it is linked to humans in some way. I am surprised on day one how someone can survive in a tank with Killer Whales. It just blows my mind how in a Sea World show you can see humans and Killer Whales swimming around.
It's an interesting theory, but many of Animals even "predators" like Wolves, Lions and Orcas can and will develop relationships/bonds (whatever you want to call it) with humans. Just because an Animal could tear us to shreds, doesn't meant it will.
Let's not forget Orca's are members of the Dolphin family, the same Dolphin Family who are quite happy to step in when people are in danger.
My boss mentioned that someone had it on video. The way the lady was moving her hair and the whale moving his head with each swing may have caused the whale to think of it as a toy. Maybe it will be on youtube. I haven't seen the footage on the news yet.
It doesn't sound like that animal has really 'lived' anyway. They may not live long in the wild, but they don't have a great number of enemies in the ocean anyway, and at least it will be free to swim as a whale should. I can't imagine being stuck in my bedroom for years, even if my parents fed me and treated me well.
When it's a girl kept in an Austrian cellar by her father for 18 years, we feel symathy for the captive, and yet in this situation, we should feel for the persons involved just because they like their job? It's so messed up.
And I agree completely with R.Perez.
I don't particularly like the fact that these wild beasts are held captive either, but at a place like Sea World the pros far outweigh the cons imo. Not many folks are able or bold enough to attempt an excursion into the wild to familiarize themselves with the orca or any other marvelous predator that rules their domain in the wild. The majority of world population does not even get to see the way of wild - living in dense population centers and far from where these things take place.
Were it not for this and other public exhibitions, most folks would go about their daily business never considering the majestic beauty and value to our world of these and many other species of mammals, fish, ocean creatures... in the same way that when a visitor to the zoo becomes concerned with the possibility of extinction of the silverback, panda, snow leopard, etc... and becomes involved in the preservation process... because of Sea World countless future marine scientists have been inspired to leave their native Milwaukee and do something to better our world and God's creation. So it ain't all bad in my book.
I have the luxury of swimming with dolphins, sea turtles, multitudes of fishes and watching the entire food chain work uninhibited on an almost daily basis, because I live on the Atlantic coast and the scientists have done some good to preserve the balance of nature where it belongs around here. If it were left up to the politicians and businessmen without education and public awareness, my coast would be a polluted and lifeless oil sludge... it is an epic battle already going on between "progress" and mother nature.
So go to Sea World, see what you are missing and also what you are affecting every time you allow destruction to the earth's native habitats, and get involved in making a difference. The earth's future is not promised - it is a reward.
Inconsiderate surfers hop over condominium owners' walls to reach the beach...
Were it not for this and other public exhibitions, most folks would go about their daily business never considering the majestic beauty and value to our world of these and many other species of mammals, fish, ocean creatures... in the same way that when a visitor to the zoo becomes concerned with the possibility of extinction of the silverback, panda, snow leopard, etc... and becomes involved in the preservation process... because of Sea World countless future marine scientists have been inspired to leave their native Milwaukee and do something to better our world and God's creation. So it ain't all bad in my book.
I have the luxury of swimming with dolphins, sea turtles, multitudes of fishes and watching the entire food chain work uninhibited on an almost daily basis, because I live on the Atlantic coast and the scientists have done some good to preserve the balance of nature where it belongs around here. If it were left up to the politicians and businessmen without education and public awareness, my coast would be a polluted and lifeless oil sludge... it is an epic battle already going on between "progress" and mother nature.
So go to Sea World, see what you are missing and also what you are affecting every time you allow destruction to the earth's native habitats, and get involved in making a difference. The earth's future is not promised - it is a reward.
Inconsiderate surfers hop over condominium owners' walls to reach the beach...