SeaWorld’s Orca Problem
Every year, millions of people are drawn to marine parks to see captive animals, including everyone’s favorite, the killer whales, perform in shows for their entertainment. Not many people think about what goes on behind these said shows. What we don't think about is the torture, maltreatment and even forced insemination that goes on in these “wonderful” places.
Captured from the wild
In the open ocean, orcas are smart, cooperative creatures. They work together to find food, survive, and even share very complex bonds in their matrilineal groups. These are amazing creatures, while in the wild, are never rivaled by any other animals. Orcas that are free in the wild are among the fastest swimmers in the ocean, as they usually swim 140 miles in a single day.
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SeaWorld feeds their orcas a gelatin mixture made of pig and cow bones, along with the occasional frozen fish. This along with the tiny tanks is seemingly why all orcas at SeaWorld have a collapsed dorsal fin.
Trainers in danger
Over one hundred trainers that have dealt with orcas in captivity have been injured and four known have been killed. SeaWorld is not only torturing these animals, but they are putting their workers in danger as well. In the wild, orcas have never killed anyone and there have never been any violent attacks or injuries. These animals act out in this way because they are tired of being treated this way.
Conclusion SeaWorld is a problem. These animals should have rights. These animals are beautiful creatures that deserve to not have to live their lives in these tiny concrete tanks, because they have not done anything wrong. It would be unreasonable for me to say SeaWorld should shut down their parks, because they provide jobs for many people. If SeaWorld were to turn their parks into rehabilitation sanctuaries for injured and sick animals, it would be a much better use of their money and
Every year, millions of people are drawn to marine parks to see captive animals, including everyone’s favorite, the killer whales, perform in shows for their entertainment. Not many people think about what goes on behind these said shows. What we don't think about is the torture, maltreatment and even forced insemination that goes on in these “wonderful” places.
Captured from the wild
In the open ocean, orcas are smart, cooperative creatures. They work together to find food, survive, and even share very complex bonds in their matrilineal groups. These are amazing creatures, while in the wild, are never rivaled by any other animals. Orcas that are free in the wild are among the fastest swimmers in the ocean, as they usually swim 140 miles in a single day.
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SeaWorld feeds their orcas a gelatin mixture made of pig and cow bones, along with the occasional frozen fish. This along with the tiny tanks is seemingly why all orcas at SeaWorld have a collapsed dorsal fin.
Trainers in danger
Over one hundred trainers that have dealt with orcas in captivity have been injured and four known have been killed. SeaWorld is not only torturing these animals, but they are putting their workers in danger as well. In the wild, orcas have never killed anyone and there have never been any violent attacks or injuries. These animals act out in this way because they are tired of being treated this way.
Conclusion SeaWorld is a problem. These animals should have rights. These animals are beautiful creatures that deserve to not have to live their lives in these tiny concrete tanks, because they have not done anything wrong. It would be unreasonable for me to say SeaWorld should shut down their parks, because they provide jobs for many people. If SeaWorld were to turn their parks into rehabilitation sanctuaries for injured and sick animals, it would be a much better use of their money and