Orcas don’t belong in Captivity
“The condition of being imprisoned or confined” This is the definition of captivity and is the theme of this blog post. Below we delve into orcas in captivity, we will be touching on the history, issues, fate of these animals, how we can educate people, how many orcas...
Why Do Whales Beach Themselves?
For a whale to beach themselves or “strand” means to come up onto the shore. Usually they are ill, weak or maybe just ‘lost’. They can be alive still or in some cases have passed away out at sea and been washed in with the currents and tides. The question of “why do...
How Deep can Whales Dive?
Life underwater is no easy feat. Not only do you need to survive extreme temperatures such as freezing cold but there is an imminent presence of Earth’s most dangerous creatures and also extreme weather conditions! The Southern Ocean is one of the most extreme and...
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