Orca whales are caught by seperating the males from the females and children. They are often chased by a boat or plane around a cove and then the juveniles are lured away from the females so they can be caught in nets. At least 150 orca whales have been taken into captivity since 1961. Seaworld has not captured orca whales in 35 years, instead they began to breed them in captivity. In 1970, more than 90 orca whales were herded and caught. They used explosives, speedboats and planes to herd them into a three acre net. The orcas searched for a way out and frantically cried and tried to escape.
Pender Harbour, BC, April 1968. Photo: the Vancouver Sun
Other Animals in Captivity Tigers Tigers in captivity can experience abnormal trauma. They lose many of their natural instincts. Zoo or park workers can abuse the animals long before anyone finds out and before anything can be done about it. Keeping tigers in captivity can also be for their benefit if a certain breed is becoming extinct. These animals are sometimes kept in enclosures to protect them from poachers. Elephants Elephants in captivity are kept in much smaller enclosures than they are used to. Typically, elephants roam for 18 hours a day and travel about 30 miles each day. Elephants are typically pack animals and travel in large groups although in captivity, they are kept in smaller groups of two or three. Exotic Animals Exotic animals are typically more violent and tend to lash out more. Animals like this are hurt during transport and most often kept in enclosures that are too small and do not meet their needs. When people realize they are ...
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