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New study highlights problems of Orcas in captivity
A new study paper by former SeaWorld trainers Dr Jeffrey Ventre and Dr John Jett looks at the question of keeping Orcas (killer whales) in a captive environment. Being former trainers, Dr Ventre and Dr Jett are able to discuss, with knowledge, the effects captivity has on these highly social, sentient mammals.
This paper holds proof that captivity holds major problems for Orcas with issues such as chronic illnesses, stress and other factors make it evident that in captivity in general Orcas have a lesser life expectancy in years and certainly not the quality of life they would enjoy in the wild.
Dr Ventre and Dr Jett wholeheartedly support our calls for the young orca, known as Morgan, currently being held at Harderwijk Dolfinarium, to be given the opportunity of being returned to her ocean home, not face a lifetime of captivity.
Read more about Morgan on the FreeMorgan.com website and support the campaign calling for her release here
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