The Importance Of Captive Orca Whales

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Orca whales are born in the wild. They are mammals that should stay in the wild. Sea World makes billions of dollars parading these creatures for entertainment. Human deaths have occurred while holding the whales in captivity. These massive killers should be left alone. The ocean they were born in is the world they were meant to experience. These orca whales can weigh up to 12,000 lbs. They need room to roam and swim in the depths of the deep blue sea. Orcas should be able to communicate with their own kind. They are highly social and the mothers can maintain lifelong bonds with their offspring. The whales are plucked from their families and forced to live in artificial surroundings. Captive orcas are held in shallow tanks which cause their

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