tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post6388137390806540520..comments2024-03-26T22:16:26.572-04:00Comments on Terrierman's Daily Dose: Free Willy?PBurnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05781540805883519064noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-31986905606394769802010-02-26T21:19:00.107-05:002010-02-26T21:19:00.107-05:00The most insightful thing ever written about Keiko...The most insightful thing ever written about Keiko:<br /><br />http://outside.away.com/outside/environment/200108/200108jonah_1.htmlHeather Houlahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891198124130533198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-80027921510084681432010-02-26T11:34:59.164-05:002010-02-26T11:34:59.164-05:00Playing a bit of devil's advocate here. In an...Playing a bit of devil's advocate here. In an ideal world, the general public would be able to understand the needs of the planet we reside on, specifically the plants & animals we share the planet with.<br /><br />That's in an ideal world, that all would be cognizant that we need to respect and nurture what is here. That we are not the only beings that inhabit this earth.<br /><br />Many people will not connect with flora and fauna, unless they can see or touch it. Looking at a book doesn't cut it with most people. So these zoos, botanical parks, aquariums, etc do serve a purpose; it helps to connect the general public to these animals, plants etc. It's easier to make people care about what happens to these things if they have a connection with them. <br /><br />I find places like zoos, the Sea Worlds of the world a necessary "evil" in order to be able to get more people connected with the planet and the things in it. So these places do serve a purpose besides some being moneymaking ventures. jmho<br /><br />All that being said, it's sad to see these magnificent creatures swimming around in what for them, must be like a bath tub.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801918470272440415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-18508587059434947222010-02-26T08:17:47.063-05:002010-02-26T08:17:47.063-05:00I can't stand seeing Killer Whales and Dolphin...I can't stand seeing Killer Whales and Dolphins in captivity. I've always refused to go to seaworld or anywhere else that feature them jumping around in big swimming pools for people's entertainment, it just looks so stupid and unnatural. I would much rather see them in the wild.<br />Suewftmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443660430033322138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-88318646356321983892010-02-25T21:29:01.851-05:002010-02-25T21:29:01.851-05:00Female orcas have an average lifespan of 50 years....Female orcas have an average lifespan of 50 years. Some have made it to their 70's or 80's.<br /><br />The average lifespan for a bull is about 30, but they can make it into their 50's or 60's.<br /><br />However, the lifespan of a captive orca is almost always shorter than a wild one. Only two captive cows are in their 40's.Retrievermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780519136583108632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-38156356435017108972010-02-25T21:27:01.954-05:002010-02-25T21:27:01.954-05:00I do not think I could have said it better Stacey!...I do not think I could have said it better Stacey! <br /><br />In fact, I wish I had put it that way! Perfect.<br /><br />PatrickPBurnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781540805883519064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684843.post-29186496676344921622010-02-25T20:37:57.168-05:002010-02-25T20:37:57.168-05:00Don't orcas have a lifespan of 60-80 years? Th...Don't orcas have a lifespan of 60-80 years? This reads like he was some sort of sad child star. Dead at 25 after trying to go back to a normal life after all the glitz and glamor of showbiz.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633249028174585430noreply@blogger.com