BANNING THE CAPTIVITY OF DOLPHINS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
I. Introduction. Dolphins are not designed or evolved to live in the confines of human captivity since they have significantly transformed to live as well as flourish in the ocean rather than manmade tanks or lagoons. Research indicates that the number of dolphin deaths in the process of being captured as well a s confined indicates that they are not made for captivity. According to Wells (2012), the dolphins have the ability of swimming for at least 40 miles each day. During this, they participate in mating, fighting and playing with the other members. In addition, the dolphins use their abilities for exploration of the dynamic environment of the ocean. By captivating the dolphins, they
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The dolphins have a natural smile that adds to the enchantment that humans for them (Meister, 12). The features of the dolphins have been used in historical mythology as well as literature and more in the posture of the graceful leaps in water. They are renowned psychologically for swimming the bows of not only sips but also big whales. Currently, the dolphins re exploited for the entertainment that they provide across at least 40 shows across the globe (Meister, 12).The most popular species is the Delphinus, dephis, which has a bigger distribution globally (Katz 33). The second most popular species if the Turiops trincatus which can be found in the Atlantic ocean as well as the Mediterranean sea (Katz 33).Among other famous species are the bottle nose which has been analyzed by researchers for a long …show more content…
A big number of the dolphins live in salt water although other species are found in the freshwaters. According to Terrasi (2007), only a few of them are known to thrive well in the regions that have fresh water. Most dolphins have the tendency of swimming in the shallow sides of the ocean and can be found on the continental shelves. It is noteworthy that the species of the dolphin found in certain habitat is dependent on their location (Terrasi, 22). They also tend to prefer the areas that have warmers temperatures although they can be found in the colder regions mainly because of their need for food. Research reveals that the habitats of the animals are diversified as a result of the environmental factors as well as the accessibility of food (Terrasi, 22).Since they are clever, they have sufficient intelligence to adjust their habitats for the