Brilio.net/en - Have you ever seen a dolphin attraction in Indonesia? The rare view of dolphin in the wild makes it a great amusement for urban people to watch. Circuses often showcase the brilliant, funny and obedient dolphins that makes them a favorite for children to watch. But behind the smiles lies a horrible truth about the reality of their lives.
Gathered from few sources on social media, lets hope these facts will stop us from supporting the cruel animal torture so that they can live a happy and free life.
1. They are carried in a narrow container that is torturing
Along the way, the dolphin is covered with wet sponges, butter and lotion to keep it moist. It is placed in a container as big as its body and barely move for the duration of transport. Imagine the psychological trauma of being that closely contained!
2. It is moved as if it is an inanimate object
The dolphin is kept this way along the way in the truck that is transporting it. This is how they are carried for hours from town to town, without being able to see the sea ever again.
3. Moved with a net
Then they will be moved using a net to the small pool.
4. They live in a loud environment with human cheering and sound system every day.
Dolphins communicate using a sonar system. They can communicate with each other within 220 km. You can imagine how loud the noises of the cheering and sound system around them are to those sensitive ears. It usually results in severe stress and death.
5. Trained with hardship, dolphins are forced and hurt if they disobey
They do dangerous attractions. With punishment when they disobey.
6. Because of not living in their natural habitat and the horrible living conditions, their life spans are much shorter.
In the wild seas, dolphins can live up to 40 years. In the circus, their lives are between 2-8 years.
7. Imagine if you are kidnapped, separated from your family, located in a strange place, and cant go home. Wouldnt you feel sad?
In the seas, dolphins live in a group of many. In the circus, they live a lonely life.
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