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We’ve taken one of the most intelligent animals on the planet and confined them to a tiny pool, commanding them to do our tricks on our schedule.
I swam with a pod of captive dolphins once. It was one of the nicest setups, but it was still confinement. That’s why I bring people to swim with wild dolphins and whales – there is no comparison.
Dawn, the trainer at SeaWorld, was the third person that Tilikum, the orca, has killed. I imagine he is a bit crazy living in such confinement. I’ve asked myself; what would he say about what he has done?
The answer was simple, loud and clear….
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