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- Around the world, more than 3,000 dolphins have been bred in captivity or taken from the wild to be used for entertainment in tourism venues.
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Across the world, more than 3,000 dolphins have been bred in captivity or taken from the wild to be used for entertainment in tourism venues. Learn more.
Nov 12, 2019 · 336 facilities in 54 countries are known to keep dolphins and 60% of all captive animals worldwide are found in just five countries: China (23%), Japan (16%), the United States (13%), Mexico...
From the cruelty behind swimming with dolphins to the question about where captive dolphins come from, this Dolphins in Captivity FAQ answers it all. Around the world, more than 3,000 dolphins have been bred in captivity or taken from the wild to be used for entertainment in tourism venues.
Facts About Captivity. Dolphins Belong In the Wild, Not a Tank. A pod of wild dolphins can travel up to 100 kilometers a day in the open ocean. Family members teach each other skills to survive in the wild and frequently remain together for life.
Sep 26, 2023 · Increasing numbers of facilities over the past 70 years mean today there are now an estimated 3,603 cetaceans kept in captivity. Of these, almost three quarters are bottlenose dolphins, with the rest made up of species including Risso's dolphin, rough-toothed dolphins, orcas and beluga whales.
It is estimated that there are currently more than a thousand bottlenose dolphins held in captivity around the world, and breeding as well as captures from the wild are still common practices in some countries.
We still have a way to go – there are over 3000 dolphins across the world suffering in captivity and travel companies are still profiting from ticket sales. TUI, Jet2Holidays and Travel Republic are among those that still sell tickets to captive dolphin entertainment venues.
