Orcas are dolphin-like whales, that are beloved by the public, yet unfortunately, hated by fishermen.
However, regardless of the hate, we can’t imagine that a fisherman could hurt such an incredible animal in the ocean. A change in the climate of their habitat is thus one of the biggest reasons why they are becoming endangered.
They are well-known as vicious, predatorial-driven whales, or most popularly, killer whales. Although it doesn’t seem like your average fisherman could harm this magnificent species, they succeed in killing whales every day.
Fishermen have a track record of harpooning and machine-gunning Orcas. What makes it worse is, it’s not only them, but as well as whalers and government agencies.
Killer whales are apex predators and known to travel in groups. They also feel grief, much like that of an elephant. This whale species is one of a kind and is becoming targeted more and more.
Captivity and global warming
As the demand for captive orcas increased over the years, so has their endangered status in the wild.
See, it’s easy to think that Orcas may be safer in captivity, given that they don’t encounter the adverse effects of pollution, but in the same breath they don’t have a lot of space when placed in a tank. Since they are very lively, interactive animals and are used to swimming hundreds of miles in a single day, they are limited in captivity. This furthermore leads to depression and causes Orcas to reach a lifespan that is three times lower than its average life expectancy in the wild.
Many animal rights activists and organizations have used their voice and leverage to prevent Orcas from being captured from this point forward. They have also assured that waterparks, such as the infamous Sea World, are not allowed to breed with Orcas, as this only worsens the problem and drives their extinction, as well as provokes the idea of animal cruelty.
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