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New tragedies, same cruelty – cetaceans continue to suffer in captivity
Over the past few days, one captive orca has died and another was attacked by a tank-mate at SeaWorld San Diego.
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News: Animals in entertainment
Two new Whale Heritage Sites awarded in a major step for wildlife protection
Tenerife-La Gomera marine area in southwest Tenerife, Spain, has been awarded a prestigious title as the first Whale Heritage Site in Europe, showcasing a...
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7 animal cruelty facts and what you can do to change the statistics
Animals around the world suffer needlessly to support the wildlife pet trade, the tourism industry, and commercial farming efforts. You have the power to make...
Dutch travel association to label interaction with dolphins as unacceptable
The new year starts with exciting news for captive dolphins as the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR) launches their brand-new animal...
US allows aquarium to import Marineland belugas but prohibits breeding and training them for shows. Canadian approval is still needed.
Under Bill S-203, cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) can only be imported and exported with a permit approved by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans...
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Former trainer shares heartbreaking story of Makaiko the dolphin
I met Makaiko the dolphin while working as a marine mammal trainer at an attraction in Mexico in 2001, 19 years ago. This is the story of his life performing...
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