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An innocent Orca named Corky was attacked in one of SeaWorld’s smallest prison-like tanks. Corky has been trapped in captivity for over 50 years. She is stuffed so tight in a small tank that he could not escape an encounter with another whale who attacked her.

Source: PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)/YouTube

Whale attacks are rare in the wild, but when these animals are trapped in these tiny pools, they can become distressed, aggressive, and develop other behavioral issues. In their natural habitat, orcas can swim on average 40 miles per day and dive between 100 to 500 feet many times throughout the day. However, in their tiny tanks at SeaWorld, they are not able to do this.

The amusement park, which opened in 1955, has long had the nickname of “abusement park” and is built on exploiting intelligent marine animals for profit. Finally, after years of pressure from the public, SeaWorld announced the end of its orca breeding program in March 2016. Although this was a win, we can’t forget about the other animals and every other amusement park that exploits these amazing animals. The torment, imprisonment, and artificial breeding of their animals need to end. These animals should not be in captivity, to begin with.

The popular documentary Blackfish, which explored the tragedy of captive whales in detail, helped to reduce attendance at marine mammal parks and led SeaWorld to announce that it would stop breeding orcas. However, many of these whales remain in captivity, where they continue to suffer.

All of the orcas trapped at SeaWorld deserve to spend the rest of their days in seaside sanctuaries away from abuse and neglect.

Sign this petition to demand the USDA shut down SeaWorld and bring Corky and all other orcas to sanctuaries!

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This Orca Had Nowhere to Flee As She Was Brutally Attacked. Justice for Corky, Shut Down SeaWorld!Click Here to Sign Petition

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