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    In the beginning‚ before man was created‚ animals of the highest status ruled over the many regions of Earth. For the water region it was Killer Whales‚ for the sky region it was Eagles‚ and for the land region it was the Wolves. Before man‚ wolves didn’t stay in separate packs; they were one. Out of this‚ there was a kind and brave leader who went by the name of Luna. She ruled justly over her people‚ but being a just and powerful leader has its own costs. One day while out on a hunt‚ Luna and

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    approved a historic bill that banned the breeding of captive killer whales and orca performances in the state‚ the only exception would be for educational purposes and not entertainment‚ display‚ or performance purposes. The bill also prohibits the export or collect captive orcas coming from any place in California to another state or country‚ unless approved by federal law‚ and importing their semen or embryos of any orcas held in captivity for artificial insemination. The legislation passed 26-13

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    Captivity of Killer Whales

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    Persuasive Speech Outline The Effects of Captivity on Killer Whales Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that holding killer whales in captivity is harmful to the mammal. Central Idea: Holding killer whales in captivity is a harmful problem to the mammal that requires action from both the government and the public. Introduction On February 24‚ 2010 couples and families were seated in the stadiums at SeaWorld in Orlando‚ Florida for one of the most popular shows at the theme park

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    people think that orca whales should not be in captivity. But others think it is a good idea to have orcas in captivity so that people who can’t go out in see them in the wild can learn about them in theme parks or aquariums. In my opinion‚ I think it is a bad idea to have orca whales in captivity. For one thing the orca whales that are in captivity tend to have many problems. Also‚ many of the amusement parks like SeaWorld tell many of their employee’s lies about the whales. Last‚ the way the parks

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    Whales have been swimming in the Earth’s oceans for 20 million years; their haunting songs can travel underwater for thousands of miles‚ they are the largest animals to exist on Earth yet they survive on some of the smallest organisms. A whale’s heart can weigh up to 1‚300 pounds‚ and a baby whale can drink up to 130 gallons of its mother’s milk each day (Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society‚ 2010). Currently whale hunters claim that they are killing whales for scientific purposes; however‚ whale

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    Seaworld Captivity

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    you see something. As your gaze adjusts‚ you notice it’s a killer whale‚ being torn away from his home. A large net encloses in in‚ attached to a large ship. Now‚ imagine you are sitting in the stands at SeaWorld‚ surrounded by hundreds of people‚ people waiting so eagerly to lay eyes on this year’s rendition of “Shamu”. When you look into the cement “pool”‚ you see him. You see the majestic‚ beautiful‚ free‚ wild animal now in captivity. Only‚ this time‚ he looks tired‚ old‚ neglected‚ abused‚ and

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    if you are a whale in the ocean. The Blue Whale is the largest animal on Earth. The Cuvier’s Beaked Whale is known to dive three kilometers below sea level for two hours‚ while the Sperm Whale is known to be able to dive two kilometers below sea level for two hours. The Bowhead Whale lives the longest‚ with a minimum of 200 years without disease or sickness‚ the Beluga Whale lives about 40-60 years‚ the Blue Whale lives about 70-90 years‚ the Fin Whale lives about 60-100‚ the Grey Whale lives about

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    Whales in Captivty

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    Killer Whale Essay The killer whale‚ also known as an orca‚ is known to be the largest dolphin. Killer whales population is decreasing every year‚ mostly due to them being held in captivity. Whales in the wild tend to live longer and reproduce more often to healthier offspring‚ which is why we should leave them there. I can’t argue with the fact that “Zoos and aquariums provide access and a vital connection to the world of wildlife and our environment …” (Nightingale) and supposedly that they help

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    Intentions of Whale in Killing Are Debated By DAMIEN CAVE MIAMI — Homicide investigators in Orlando said Thursday that the death of a trainer at SeaWorld on Wednesday occurred when the theme park’s largest male Orca whale grabbed the trainer by her hair while she stood in shallow water‚ and dragged her into a deep pool. Within minutes‚ the trainer‚ Dawn Brancheau‚ 40‚ was dead from drowning and what the police described as “multiple traumatic injuries.” There were no signs of foul play

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    Orca Captivity Problems

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    transported to an aquarium. Others are born‚ raised‚ and die in the aquarium. In their natural habitat Orcas live for 30 to 50 years‚ but in captivity their average life expectancy is 9 years. In captivity they face many problems such as: health problems‚ deaths‚ separation from they’re family‚ and many others. Orca whales in aquatic parks‚ being held in captivity for human entertainment is a huge problem. The capturing of Orcas in the ocean who are healthy and with their family is

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