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Whales In Captivity

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Killer whales have been kept in captivity since 1961. It was the first of two grey whales the other being another grey whale calf named JJ to successfully be kept in captivity. Seaworld Uses Orcas As Toys Dolphin Project There are whales that live a very long and happy life while in captivity. Whales in captivity . Lolita is a member of the L-pod like her young relative Luna who died in an accident March 10 2006. For an individual who is used to swimming hundreds of miles a day a tank is a prison cell. They are able to better observe their behaviors with this type of environment. Kidnapped imprisoned and forced to perform life for a captive whale or dolphin is hell. A year later the 8000-kilogram 18000 lb whale grew too big to keep in captivity and was released. Should whales and dolphins be allowed to live and breed in captivity in zoos such as the Vancouver Aquarium. The Whale Sanctuary Project is an incredibly exciting new venture established in Nova Scotia Can...