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Tilikum died at the age of 36. Can’t help but wonder if the stress of living in a tiny tank contributed to his death.
This is Tilikum in his living quarters…
Wild orcas commonly live to be 90 and one wild orca called “Granny” has been missing for several months and is presumed dead. She was 106.
If you’ve never seen “Blackfish” I highly recommend it. It shines a light on the cruelty these animals are subjected to while living in confined conditions in marine parks. There are no documented cases of a wild orca killing a human. Tilikum killed three. This is most likely due to the stress of living in confinement.
Tilikum died at the age of 36. Can’t help but wonder if the stress of living in a tiny tank contributed to his death.
This is Tilikum in his living quarters…
Wild orcas can live to 90 and one wild orca called “Granny” has been missing for several months and is presumed dead. She was 106.
If you’ve never seen “Blackfish” I highly recommend it. It shines a light on the cruelty these animals are subjected to while living in confined conditions in marine parks. There are no documented cases of a wild orca killing a human. Tilikum killed three. This is most likely due to the stress of living in confinement.
That seems self-evident. They’re not supposed to be couped up like that. And it’s monstrous what we do to animals, in all kinds of ways. Zoos, aquariums, theme parks, etc. etc. The food chain, etc.
I should become a full-on vegan. Though I do my best to buy sustainable, organic, “free range” whenever possible. But it’s not enough, I know.
Freedom for animals, hopefully, becomes a big time social justice issue. Social justice can’t be just about us, obviously. Living in harmony with the planet has to become a part of that as well.
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