Orcas in Captivity vs. Orcas in the Wild
The roar of the crowd, the splash of cool water, and the spectacular stunts that are performed by the orca and his trainer may leave you speechless. What some people don't think about is what the effects are of having orcas in captivity versus keeping them in the wild. Some similarities may include things like the diet and nutrition in the wild and captivity. On the other hand, things like their lifespan, the posture of their dorsal fin, and being torn away from their family are just a few differences. The differences between orcas in the wild and in captivity are endless. Orcas are very unhappy, and short lived in captivity. It is proven that orcas live to be 50-70 in the wild, but only live to be
The roar of the crowd, the splash of cool water, and the spectacular stunts that are performed by the orca and his trainer may leave you speechless. What some people don't think about is what the effects are of having orcas in captivity versus keeping them in the wild. Some similarities may include things like the diet and nutrition in the wild and captivity. On the other hand, things like their lifespan, the posture of their dorsal fin, and being torn away from their family are just a few differences. The differences between orcas in the wild and in captivity are endless. Orcas are very unhappy, and short lived in captivity. It is proven that orcas live to be 50-70 in the wild, but only live to be