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physiological and behavioral problems. SeaWorld claims, “due to the groundbreaking success of our research in marine mammal reproduction, we haven’t collected a killer whale from the wild in 35 years.” However, the “success” SeaWorld claims is due to inbreeding. Over 50% of killer whales in captivity are off spring the famous killer whale, Tillikum, who has a history of aggression and violence toward humans. Animals that show signs of aggression are not likely candidates for breeding because of…

Introduction: Though killer whales (Orcinus Orca), also called orcas, were considered whales by most people, they were actually members of the Delphinidae family. Killer whale were the largest member of the dolphin family. They were close related to bottlenose dolphins, pilot whale, and false killer whale. Dall’s porpoises sometimes mistaken as “baby” killer whale. Many culture named killer whale based on their position of food chain. The genus name Orcinus mean “of the kingdom of dead” in…

employees, witnesses of killer whale attacks, OSHA employees, whale experts, SeaWorld’s killer whales, and employees at SeaWorld are casted in the film. With an “all-star” cast like this the points the film makes are more clear and realistic. Watching the documentary film is interesting but what is it trying to tell its viewers? The film focuses on the consequences that come with having killer whales in captivity. Throughout the film there are witness accounts of the killer whale attacks and…

CLASSIFICATION AND FUN FACTS ABOUT DOLPHIN 10-B SOPHIA LEE REBECCA CZEKALSKI/ VICTORIA MORGAN Dolphin’s kingdom is Animalia. Spinner dolphins are multi-cellular and heterotrophic so they are classified under Animalia. This means they rely on other organisms for food. The cells that frame these animals don’t have a cell wall and most of the cells are organized into tissues, which are then put into particular groups of organs for function. Dolphins can take part in many complex…

Aquariums and Parks be banned? Why? Captivity of marine life in aquariums has taken a whole new approach to mental and physical destruction of these beautiful creatures. The most common captured animals that have shown such torment are dolphins and orca whales. These animals are being neglected of their true origin and are being forced behave in an unproductive manner. Most of these animals are dying off due to this. Banning of this animals captivity in aquariums and parks should take place…

emerge from the ocean. They then dart back into the deep blue leaving you wondering what colossal creature was that? That animal was not a creature of mythology but instead a type of whale called an orca. Orcas have amazing physical attributes, way of living, and myths based on them. Orcas, also known as the killer whale, got their names because they are at the top of the food chain. Thus giving them their natural predator instinct. “Orcas weigh from 3,000-12,000 pounds”…

There were 2.402 people killed in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This event changed history. Authors can use this history to change the way we see it in book. In the book Into The Killing Seas By Michael Spradlin uses this history very acutely. This book is accurate because of its shark attacks, as how the USS Indianapolis sunk. The book Into the killing seas By Michael Spradlin is definitely one of the most action packed books I have read. This is a story about Benny, Teddy, and Patrick…

Nobody would like to be in a small place to live with 20 other people, well killer whales also known as orcas don’t like it either. Since 1961 orcas have been kept in captivity. Killer whales that are held in captivity should be banned, it shows that it’s okay to keep them in a small place with little freedom, hunters go all over the world to capture these orcas, when it comes to putting them in the habitat they are going to stay they start to fight with each other. The orcas are captured in a…

Help the Otters Have you ever thought of losing an animal? Do you think you can help us save animals? Otters come in with parasites, fungal infections, upper respiratory infections, wounds from other animals, and not being able to swim. Otters are being rescued because they are being not being treated correctly. Otters need your help because people are killing them for multiple purposes. More than 680 otters have been rescued. The Florida Aquarium has helped many otters. The aquarium helps…

Shark Research Paper You are more likely to die from a bee sting or a lighting strike, then a shark attack. People say sharks are monsters and beasts, but they are just the opposite. Ocearch researchers are tagging sharks to help learn about them and to help all of us see that they are not monsters. Ocearch is helping us understand the protection and benefits sharks give us, hopefully we can protect them and make sure they don’t all die out. Sharks such as Crystal, are amazing creatures, and…