This is an orca with a collapsed dorsal fin, one of the many examples of cruelty against orcas. In captivity, all
male orcas have collapsed dorsal fins as adults, which is a sign of an unhealthy orca. SeaWorld claims that this condition is common and natural for all orcas. However, collapsed dorsal fins are caused by the unnatural environment of captivity and are rarely seen in the wild. Only 1 to 5 percent of male orcas in some populations (and none in others) have fully collapsed dorsal fins.
One of Sea Worlds main attractions is swimming with dolphins. People loves to play and swim with the friendly mammals, but do they know that swimming with them harms them.
A scientific study by Newcastle University found that dolphins in close proximity to humans experience extreme stress, “preventing them from resting, feeding or nurturing their young.” Despite these findings, SeaWorld continues to allow park guests to swim and touch dolphins at its Discovery Cove location in Orlando, Florida.
I really liked the information you included about the collapsed dorsal fin because it shows how captivity negatively affects the orca whales who would otherwise be healthy in the wild. I am also writing about SeaWorld and agree that the horrors of SeaWorld should be exposed.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good topic. You explained it really well and you proved why sea world isn't the best place for animals. You should have added 1 or 2 more pictures to show the cruelty
ReplyDeleteHearing about the collapsed dorsal fin was really sad. But you had a lot of good information and it was really good.
ReplyDeleteI really like your topic because I didn't even realize that these animals are getting abused by Sea world!
ReplyDeleteI never knew they were abused this way. You also had some intriguing facts and pictures.
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