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SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins due to pressure from PETA

[MAIL] Trainers at SeaWorld will no longer ride or stand dolphins at the theme parks after coming under fire to stop the practice by PETA and other animal rights activists.

Years after the documentary Blackfish galvanized a movement to end SeaWorld's killer whale performances, animal rights activists have long called for an end to 'circus-style' dolphin shows at the parks.

The 2013 film revealed the company's mistreatment of its orcas and the company's reputation has suffered ever since.

Last year, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a report documenting physical and behavioral harm it says dolphins suffer from their use in live shows and confinement in captivity.

Of greatest concern was the practice of trainers riding dolphins through the water while standing on their backs and beaks, said Dr. Heather Rally, a PETA Foundation veterinarian.

Such stunts strain the marine mammals' sensitive lower jaws in a way that can damage their hearing, injure joints and muscles and worsen other injuries caused by confinement within holding tanks where the dolphins are kept.

'We are asking SeaWorld to at least stop standing on dolphins' faces and using them as surf-boards in these ridiculous circus-style shows,' Rally said.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-02-09 02:16|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 Had to happen. For once, I agree with PETA about something controversial. Sceptical about harm (though I'd know more about jawbones of asses than dolphins). Doesn't this noble bycatch kill sharks by ramming them, and not just in dire extremity? Anyways...

A PETAphile dolphin would squeak,
"Say, baby, you looks like a freak!
Yo, be like that, b-tch,
Cause you ain't such a catch
That you gotta go look down your beak."
"Like, can you believe that guy?"
"I know, right? I bet he doesn't even own that pool."

Posted by Phomogum tse Tung6975 2020-02-09 07:06|| 2020-02-09 07:06|| Front Page Top

#2 1. This didn't work for Barnum and Bailey.

2. Who died and made PEtA king? As if they were righteous instead of sanctimoneous.

3. http://www.petakillsanimals.com.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2020-02-09 08:49|| 2020-02-09 08:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Dolphins could not be reached for comment.

Posted by DooDahMan 2020-02-09 11:20|| 2020-02-09 11:20|| Front Page Top

#4 Bullshit. Dolphins are of a critter which needs, crave, physical exercise and mental stimulation.

Yeah, four dolphins harnessed to an aqua chariot while some dude dressed as Neptunus Rex waved a firework trident would be over the top.

This, is like putting cowdogs in kennels all day long.

PETA doesn't give a fvck about animals. We had our fire, and us cowboys and right wingers and whatnot deplorables reached out to PETA for help treating/putting down the burned cows and got nothing. But boy howdy they can break a good time enjoyed by both dolphin and children.

Posted by swksvolFF 2020-02-09 13:36|| 2020-02-09 13:36|| Front Page Top

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