Dolphins are among the most complex and intelligent species on the planet. They are extremely self-aware and have deep social and emotional bonds with their pod members. The bond between a mother and baby dolphin is said to be one of the strongest on Earth. Adding to the beauty of these animals is the fact that they also have very large and developed brains that enable them to learn and adjust to their surroundings. Dolphins have even demonstrated the ability to mimic human speech and vocalizations. But despite the brilliance of dolphins, humans still insist on keeping them captive in marine parks.
The video above shows exactly how taking dolphins from their multifaceted lives in the wild impacts this species. This little one is currently living at Loro Parque in Spain. In the YouTube description, the people who filmed the dolphin explain, “We watched this baby dolphin, after a show, for over 10 minutes until we were asked to leave. When we questioned the trainers as to why this dolphin was left alone for such a long period of time in the heat with no shade, they became extremely defensive and aggressive, stating that the dolphin wasn’t on its own … our video footage begs to differ… we were then ushered out by security.”
Bobbing listlessly at the water’s surface is a telltale sign of mental distress. The boredom and frustration of life in a tank have led dolphins to exhibit stereotypic behaviors such as swimming in circles repetitively, establishing pecking orders, and lying motionless at the surface or on the aquarium floor for relatively long periods. Dolphins have also been known to slam themselves against the sides of tanks. In absolute desperation, these animals can also choose to consciously stop breathing and end their own lives.
It is up to all of us to take a stand for these beautiful creatures by refusing to pay for their suffering. You can help make a difference for these highly intelligent animals by boycotting all marine parks and sharing videos like this one to raise awareness!
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Dolphins are social beings and need the company of fellow dolphins. The way this little one is left alone with indifferent trainers is excruciating, unbearable. I can’t stand their lack of compassion, their indifference. You have no right to imprison him so, please, let him free.
Have seen this video before. It strikes me now as it did then. Sadly. Dolphins are highly social and to be ignored as this little one is being ignored is sickening. Why does the human race think it HAS to imprison animals so that we can derive entertainment and pleasure from them? Don\’t kid yourself – these animals WERE NOT put on this earth for our amusement. They were put here to show us, that even though there is diversity, there is also "sameness". Mother dolphins, mother cows, mother anythings just want a peaceful world for their children to grow up in. Who are we to say that "We (the human race) is all-knowing about what\’s best for other species? We can\’t and shouldn\’t make any decision such as that. The human race is driven by GREED! If a captive animal will bring in a buck, we\’ll imprison it and "milk it for all it\’s worth". The Golden Rule applies to ALL species, not just the human race. And in case you\’ve forgotten what that rule is it\’s "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
THIS IS SO SAD – LET THEM BE FREE THE POOR BABIES