According to Dasgupta (2015), “Animal mental illness can be triggered by... the loss of family or companions, loss of freedom, stress, trauma and abuse.” The world has become captivated by watching wild animals such as tigers, lions, bears, elephants, and even marine wildlife perform incredible tricks. Yet animal activists have discovered the true price paid for watching these performances. Many are unaware of the consequences of training wildlife, since behind the curtains animals do not live an extravagant lifestyle as perceived. The desire to experience a close encounter with these animals may interfere with endangering the animals so many adore. Many people may overlook the truth behind animal entertainment, because of how intriguing …show more content…
Animals are used to perform tricks and this also requires trainers to physically have contact with the animals. Seaworld has a large reputation for their animal performances primarily their famous orca whales. A former Seaworld trainer Sarah Fishbeck, recalls being shaken by an animal which resulted into bruises (Scheeling, 2015). There is a large concern of animals being forced to perform and suffering in the shows, but the trainers circumstances are often overlooked also. Trainers are interacting physically with the wild animals which creates potential danger for the trainer and even the animal. Wild animals have negative mental complications with being held in captivity, therefore their emotions may turn to aggression towards their …show more content…
All animals channel their emotions differently with living in captivity. There are incidents where animals will turn their aggression onto the other animals living beside them. Fishbeck discussed how she witnessed more than once a dolphin out of its tank by being pushed out by other dolphins (Scheeling, 2015). Forcing the animals into small enclosures causes animals of the same species to turn on one another. This type of environment fails to benefit the animals life and purpose as a wild animal. Zoos allow people to learn information on different types of animals, yet the animals are placed in a negative environment for the purpose of entertainment. There are clear dismal differences in an animal living in their natural habitat versus an animal kept in an enclosure. Putting animals in these uncomfortable environments takes away the meaning of what a wild animal truly is. These issues will proceed to effect the animals as long as they're used for entertainment
"Blackfish" might not make an airtight case against training wild animals for our enjoyment, but it very convincingly argues that those animals remain what they are, no matter how SeaWorld or any other corporation invested in presenting them as cuddly attractions tries to say otherwise.
Orcas in captivity have shown more aggression then they ever have in the wild. In fact “There has not been any orca attacks recorded in the wild but many in captivity” (pg1). There are over one hundred and fifteen reported cases of orcas attacking trainers in captivity. No matter the experience of the trainer or connectio...
Orca whales that are taken out of their natural environment are deprived of their role as the top predator of the sea, are given emotional and physical problems that can lead to violence, and are exposed to simple cruelty. I acknowledge that teaching the public about these animals will help educate the public more about the species and how to protect them, but why do we have to hold these animals in small, confined places? What’s wrong with teaching the public through videos, interactive modules, and the internet? I don’t agree with the statement that Jack Hanna, animal expert, made while being interviewed on CNN, “How are you going to love something unless you see something? SeaWorld provides the service.
Many times a year, a whale will hurt or kill a trainer. One way to prove this is A lady broke her arm while caring for them. In the movie ‘Blackfish’ it shows a documentary of when Shamu a whale broke the trainers arm while in captivity. This shows that the whales get squirmy and want to hurt. Shamu was getting fed and then she went bezerk and took her. Luckily for the trainer, she only broke her arm and it wasn't life threatening. Another is a orca pressed a trainers leg against the wall of a pool after being frustrated. The trainer wanted the whale to do a trick and then the whale got pushy. This shows that trainers push the whales to do tricks that they don’t want to do. Then the whale gets frustrated and soon does something to a trainer. This act could lead to an unfortunate event. The last way to show this is a whale snapped her jaws at a trainer while cleaning her pool. A trainer was just minding her business and then snap. Overall, animals can get upset with the trainers and do these events. When the event happens these places get bad recognition and is bad for them. The whales just want to be let free and not be treated bad ("Incidents between Humans and Killer Whales in Captivity -a Longer List than the Parks Would like to Tell
Ascione’s (1993) definition of animal cruelty is defined as “socially unacceptable behavior that intentionally causes unnecessary pain, suffering, or distress to and/or death of an animal” exclusive of socially condoned behavior, such as legal hunting and certain agricultural and veterinary practices. Not all violent individuals have been previously cruel to animals but studies have shown that a great number of them have exhibited this behavior. A great majority of the literature calls for a better understandin...
The article, “Are Zoos Cruel? The Pros and Cons of Zoos and Wildlife parks”, discusses the advantages and disadvantages animals have being in zoos and wildlife parks. It states, “The physical and mental frustrations of captivity often lead to abnormal, neurotic, and even self destructive behavior, such as incessant pacing, swaying, head-bobbing, bar-biting, and self-mutilation. In other words, animals tend to become psychotic when held in captivity. Their psychotic behavior comes from the restriction of freedom they have. This is significant because it validates my argument that dysfunctions.
Imagine being alone, locked in your home for years. People can look in, they can see everything you do, but you have no socialization. The only thing you are able to do day in and day out is walk around and around. Would this affect your mental state? Well, it is affecting some of the killer whales and dolphins that are living in captivity. This is one explanation for why they are attacking their trainers. There are hundreds of aquariums around the world, which have killer whale and dolphins’ shows. These shows attract millions of people on a daily basis. An example of this is Sea World’s Shamu Killer Whale shows.
...althy individual, this is a warning.” There are deep psychological issues that lead to violent crimes against people” (cfawr). What is more shocking is that most animal abusers abuse animals for entertainment of both themselves and others, and to show their aggressiveness.
“Animal Entertainment” refers to any animals used to act, perform, or fight for the enjoyment of humans. zoos, circuses, and bullfighting are all examples of animals used for entertainment. While many applaud these firms for putting on a spectacular show, many others argue that the animals are treated unfair. All of these animals are taken out of their natural environment and forced to perform acts not typically in their behavioral range. If one pays close attention at the circus, for example, it is visible how these animals are treated. Trainers threaten tigers with a whip and often hit elephants with metal on their legs. These techniques are inhumane and best explain why animals should not be used for entertainment. The use of animals for entertainment is a form of animal abuse because of the way the
Should animals have to go through pain and suffering? Should they have to go without food and/or water? The answer is no. Animal abuse happens everyday and it happens because people are barbarous or because they don’t know how to take the best care of an animal that they have. Whatever the reason it’s still not right and will never be okay. This paper will cover a brief history of animal abuse, the statistics, the signs of animal abuse, and what can be done to stop animal abuse. Animal abuse needs to end for the animals that can’t speak for themselves.
In captivity, there has been four reported deaths and over a 130 recorded violent incidents. Aggression associated with orcas held in captivity has been rising over the years. Orcas are frustrated by their daily activities and get bored, resulting in lashing out at the trainers. Placing these large mammals in confinement is harmful for both humans and the orcas. Marine mammal veterinarian Jay Sweeney writes from his paper . It is evident that orcas act aggressively when placed in confinement and it is extremely dangerous, therefor it is apparent that hostility associated with orcas in captivity is a major issue.
“There can be many reason for animal cruelty, like any other form of violence, is often committed by a person who feels powerless, unnoticed, or under control of others. Some who are cruel to animals copy acts what they have seen or that have been done to them, others see harming an animal as a safe way to get revenge against--or threaten-- someone who cares about that animal”. (“Animal… Statistics”) Concerns towards abusing animals have gone up in the past. Although there are not many cases on animal abuse, many have occurred. Abusers are charged with Criminal Animal Abuse and then sentenced to life in prison. Some animals that are physically abused are sometimes rescued by Animal Control, and are taken it to an animal shelter. However, many shelters have not had the space to keep the animals so the workers would have to put them down (Carol Roach). Researchers have shown that the main animals getting abused are dogs, chickens, horses, and livestock (“Animal...
Zoo’s enclosures and parks have been around for quite a while now, and it is the duty of the public to go to these parks to explore a new world and experience the “true” animals. People are attracted to new experiences and to learn about exotic animals and see them in their “natural” habitat, or so owners try to present zoos to the public in that way. The seller ideas to get the public to continue to go to the zoos is gaining new exotic animals that you wouldn’t normally see around your house or near civilization. As stated by DeLuca and Slawter-Volkening, zoos are used to “bringing a taste of wilderness” to its public (3), trying to give a false reality of the wilderness. Later in the same article, they stated that “fundamentally zoos exist to amuse people…..animals are reduced to actors in the play/world created by humans for humans” (DeLuca and Slawter-Volkening 4). This statement shows that humans do in fact enjoy the “fake” over the real, and that animals are only objects or toys used to amuse the people.
People wonder why they freak out and attack when they are meant to be in their habitat where they can run free and live their own life instead of being circus animals. Al-Khatib: Let’s not forget about circuses. Animals would never run away from the circus; in fact, they would most likely run away from the circus if they could. Unlike human performers who choose to be clowns or trapeze artists, elephants, bears, and tigers never volunteered to stand on balls or jump through burning hoops. Trainers routinely beat and whip animals in order to make them perform tricks over and over again that make no sense to them at all.
When bred in captivity, animals are oblivious to their natural habitats and how to socially interact with their species. The article “Animals Used as Entertainment” lists rodeos, circuses, bullfighting, horse racing, cockfighting, dog fighting, and zoos as examples of the many ways animals are used in entertainment. Circuses and zoos are the two most relevant forms of animal mistreatment. Both of these are sources of entertainment for children and adults. Zoos declare that they are used for mostly educational purposes and preserving various species, but the reality is that they fall short on both (“Animals Used”).