Thursday, February 25, 2010

Features in the news

Dawn Brancheau, 40, was killed Wednesday, February 24th, by a killer-whale at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The Whale, named Tilikum, has been associated with the deaths of two other people in 1991 and 1999.


-How many animals in zoos or aquariums have been involved in human deaths and are still on display? Do the injuries or deaths usually occur to staff and gamekeepers, or to visitors?


-What are the real dangers involved in dealing with wild animals? What are some of the risks taken by gamekeepers and trainers? What are some true stories of attacks by animals?


-Why are groups like PETA opposed to caging wild animals? How do zoos and aquariums adhere to animal protection rights? Why do animals sometimes attack their trainers?

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