Orcas in Captivity Feb 25. 2010 | Comments (0)
Check out these Orca facts from Savelolita.com:"In Captivity: No aquarium pool can come close to comparing with the vast and engaging natural habitat of the orca.Orca lifespans in captivity are greatly reduced, usually not living past their teen years.More than 190 orcas have died due to captivity since 1961, whether in the violent capture process or in the tank itself. Their dorsal fins often flop over. The cartilage bends from swimming around in constant tight circles.Cetaceans may “go crazy” in captivity due to their own echolocating. Sonar sounds bounce off the tank walls and back at them since there is nothing to absorb it.Marine mammals have been known to commit suicide in captivity because of frustration and lack of stimuli .Captive orcas have attacked and even killed their own trainers, as well as park guests. On the other hand, wild orcas have never harmed a human." (Source: http://www.savelolita.com)