Langkawi Gazette

Dolphin Captivity by Katja Penders on 05 May 2010, 3:57 pm

Here are some facts regarding Dolphin captivity;
1. 53% of those dolphins who survive the violent capture die within 90 days!
2. Wild dolphins can swim 40 to 100 miles per day - in pools or captured surroundings they go around in circles.
3. Dolphins in captivity only live for up to 5 years, versus 30-40 years in the wild.
Therefore if you genuinely have a love for dolphins and whales, you only have ONE choice. Please do not endorse keeping dolphins and whales in captivity by visiting these facilities. By making this simple decision you are giving them a gift beyond measure, the choice to stay in the wild with their families and not face the stress of capture, captivity and early death.

Thanks

Thanks Katja by Mark on 05 May 2010, 8:51 pm

I had no clue it is soo bad. I wonder how it is possible Delphinariums are legally still tolerated at all.

Mark

by Katja Penders on 06 May 2010, 3:57 pm

There is no law in the united nations that is specifically designed to protect the welfare of dolphins. The laws in the U.S. seek only to regulate the captivity industry and set up certain guidelines for capturing and confining wild dolphins. Clearly, as there is a world of difference between animal protection and animal regulation, this leaves a gaping loophole through which dolphins can be abused and exploited.
Sad isn't it?

Yes, sad. by Mark on 06 May 2010, 4:17 pm

And sad also, that it will be a long long way to educate the public, not to go and see them. . .
Mark

by Katja Penders on 07 May 2010, 11:33 am

You're absolutely right. We cant blame the public because they don't know better and the dolphins are so amazing and friendly and utterly affectionate creatures, thus great entertainment for the whole family....but unfortunately its cruel to keep them captive. Its better to book a cruise and have them voluntarily swim next to the boat, they stay next to the boat for sometimes up to 20 minutes at a time...that's definitely an amazing experience....:)

by Mark on 07 May 2010, 9:39 pm

:-)))

Mark

Thanks WChinner by Mark on 13 May 2010, 11:21 pm

Interesting. This tells us, the guy or the group behind this project knows exactly what they do and why they did not catch local dolphins.... if I see that right.
But if all you wrote about it - the 5 year life span - then animal protection groups should try to stop it. I guess they do but were not successful yet.
I would like to know which group is most active in this regard...

About the Tiger - that is mopre difficult. There is no other solution than keeping him in captivity - just he should have a mate :-)

Mark

Tiger in Langkawi by Katja Penders on 22 May 2010, 4:23 pm

I would love to start a petition against animal cruelty for many areas in Langkawi alone! However, I would need a lot of time time time! :) Unfortunately, I don't have this luxury and if I do something then I want to do it right.
I think tigers can live alone but the fact that he's not in a good environment royalty upsets me. No one is thinking about the animal's welfare, only the dollars. This is not teaching our future generation about responsibility to the world of nature.....

I thought ........... by KT. Wong on 01 Oct 2010, 8:54 am

I thought they were fish farms when it was built! Now I know. Are there commercial value in such ventures?

It's cruel, very cruel.

Hi KT. Wong by Mark on 01 Oct 2010, 1:35 pm

Are you joking? Don't you know how crazy people are about Dolphins? So what do you think it is worth for a place to have them? Can't you hear the children saying:'Can we go and see the Dolphins?'