Warning over SeaWorld orcas as trainer says ‘Jurassic Park-style’ breeding programme created ‘aggressive hybrid whales’

Warning over SeaWorld orcas as trainer says ‘Jurassic Park-style’ breeding programme created ‘aggressive hybrid whales’

SEAWORLD “played god” with orcas during its breeding programme creating aggressive hybrid killer whales, a former trainer has claimed. Trainer John says that the world-famous marine park had “no idea” what they were creating and fears that the horror breeding programme could have led to more aggressive orcas being kept in captivity. John, who starred […]

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Killer Whale Nakai Died From an Infection at SeaWorld After Nearly 20 Years of Captivity

Killer Whale Nakai Died From an Infection at SeaWorld After Nearly 20 Years of Captivity

A killer whale named Nakai, who was held captive at SeaWorld San Diego for 20 years, died last week from an infection. According to a statement from the park, Nakai died last Thursday after unsuccessful efforts to save him. “Veterinarians and health specialists had been actively treating an infection, but aggressive therapeutic and diagnostic efforts […]

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Japanese whaling industry on the brink of collapse: less demand, less subsidies for whale meat

Japanese whaling industry on the brink of collapse: less demand, less subsidies for whale meat

The whaling industry in Japan is on the brink of collapse as young generations tastes have rapidly changed and government subsidies are beginning to shrink. The industry employed thousands of people in the decades immediately after World War II, and sustained entire communities during those difficult economic times, is today losing the government subsidies that […]

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