Originally Posted by
Princess Aegean
I second that. The thing with cetaceans in captivity is that, for one, they are too smart for it. The small, bathtub sized space doesn't provide enough stimulation for them, as they're used to swimming hundreds of miles in the open sea. This tends to cause unnatural behaviors, such as siting at the surface for long periods of time. It also leads to aggression. They can't get away from what is upsetting them in such a small space, so they have to take it out on their tankmates or trainers. Captivity also brings a lot of health issues. Pneumonia, teeth filing, etc, which can lead to premature death. Sea world also breeds (though not anymore!), and often separates calves from mothers too early. This can lead to stunted development, which brings us back to the beginning. Unfortunately, many of the whales can't be released to the wild, as they don't have the proper life skills.
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