Who is the Killer Now? Make sure you bring an extra set of clothes if you are going to sit in the splash zone. This area is located in the first rows of the aquatic stadium located in many marine parks. I remember growing up thinking marine animal shows were the most entertaining event at the park.
Killer whales and dolphins jumped above the water and performed many difficult tricks their trainers commanded. Like many people, I have shared many great experiences with family and friends at marine parks. Aside from the really expensive food, these parks appear to have nothing wrong with them. However, people have yet to see beyond the stage and question how they get these large animals in the park. For over half a decade, marine parks have …show more content…
They travel up to 100 miles a day with their family and use their communication skills and teamwork to hunt down prey. Killer whales are the oceans top predator and are widely distributed across all oceans on the planet. Though some may consider killer whales are bloodthirsty creatures, most whale watchers report that wild killer whales are friendly creatures. They show off by jumping up above the water and swim close to boats to get a closer look at humans. There has been no record in history of any fatal attacks by wild killer whales on humans. So what could have sparked one to attack a human at SeaWorld? Capturing baby killer whales in the wild is not difficult when you have large boats and nets. All captive killer whales are kept in cages located behind the park, only to be let out when trainers allow or for performing. Killer whales are naturally incredibly social animals. However, even though there are other killer whales in the sea park, killer whales from different parts of the world speak in complete different languages and won’t necessarily always get along. This is similar to forcing a group of strangers into a room and telling them they must now spend the rest of their lives together in there. The long term effects of living in a “bath tub” can cause killer whales to develop psychological disorders that can completely change their behavior and
Killer whales and dolphins jumped above the water and performed many difficult tricks their trainers commanded. Like many people, I have shared many great experiences with family and friends at marine parks. Aside from the really expensive food, these parks appear to have nothing wrong with them. However, people have yet to see beyond the stage and question how they get these large animals in the park. For over half a decade, marine parks have …show more content…
They travel up to 100 miles a day with their family and use their communication skills and teamwork to hunt down prey. Killer whales are the oceans top predator and are widely distributed across all oceans on the planet. Though some may consider killer whales are bloodthirsty creatures, most whale watchers report that wild killer whales are friendly creatures. They show off by jumping up above the water and swim close to boats to get a closer look at humans. There has been no record in history of any fatal attacks by wild killer whales on humans. So what could have sparked one to attack a human at SeaWorld? Capturing baby killer whales in the wild is not difficult when you have large boats and nets. All captive killer whales are kept in cages located behind the park, only to be let out when trainers allow or for performing. Killer whales are naturally incredibly social animals. However, even though there are other killer whales in the sea park, killer whales from different parts of the world speak in complete different languages and won’t necessarily always get along. This is similar to forcing a group of strangers into a room and telling them they must now spend the rest of their lives together in there. The long term effects of living in a “bath tub” can cause killer whales to develop psychological disorders that can completely change their behavior and