automoderated, Bureaucrats, emailconfirmed, Interface administrators, interviewers, moderator, news, quiz
1,574
edits
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
Tokitae’s death is a tragic reminder of the suffering and injustice that captive orcas endure, and the urgency to end this cruel practice. There are still more than 50 [[List of living captive orcas|orcas in captivity]] around the world, most of them born in captivity and never knowing the freedom of the ocean. They face many health problems, such as dental damage, skin infections, stress, depression, and shortened lifespans. They also suffer from social isolation, boredom, frustration, and aggression. They deserve better than a life of confinement and entertainment. | Tokitae’s death is a tragic reminder of the suffering and injustice that captive orcas endure, and the urgency to end this cruel practice. There are still more than 50 [[List of living captive orcas|orcas in captivity]] around the world, most of them born in captivity and never knowing the freedom of the ocean. They face many health problems, such as dental damage, skin infections, stress, depression, and shortened lifespans. They also suffer from social isolation, boredom, frustration, and aggression. They deserve better than a life of confinement and entertainment. | ||
Tokitae will be remembered as a beautiful and resilient spirit who never gave up hope for a better life. She will also be remembered as a powerful voice for her species and for all captive animals who deserve respect and | Tokitae will be remembered as a beautiful and resilient spirit who never gave up hope for a better life. She will also be remembered as a powerful voice for her species and for all captive animals who deserve respect, compassion and freedom. She will be missed by many who loved her and fought for her freedom. She will always be part of the L-pod family and the Salish Sea community. | ||
Rest in peace, Tokitae. | Rest in peace, Tokitae. | ||