作者: Rob Lott , Cathy Williamson
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-46994-2_11
关键词: Scientific evidence 、 Space (commercial competition) 、 Physical health 、 Captivity 、 Social environment 、 Entertainment 、 Public opinion 、 Geography 、 Environmental ethics 、 Welfare
摘要: Several species (and over 3000 individuals) of small cetacean are held in captivity around the world, primarily for public display and entertainment. Scientific evidence strongly supports concerns about individual animals’ welfare, including mental physical health. Conditions cannot meet an individual’s biological needs, restricted space, a limited social environment, artificial surroundings behavioural restrictions all contribute to stress early mortality. Wild populations some countries targeted by live captures supply industry, presenting risk conservation as well welfare. Public opinion is shifting on may signal change way cetaceans future.