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Dolphin deaths in Turkey raise doubts about animals' living conditions

Friday, 19 February 2010 06:57

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AA photo The death of four dolphins held in captivity in a dolphinarium in the Mediterranean resort town of Alanya has fueled protests about the living conditions of the animals.

Four of the 11 dolphins at Sealanya Dolphin Park died due to unknown causes between Feb. 6 and 14, according to data obtained from officials at the facility. The dolphins, all imported from Japan, have been used in shows at the park for the past two and a half years.

“The news about the deaths of four dolphins at Sealanya Dolphinarium in Alanya is an absolute tragedy for the animals involved,” read the WDCS statement emailed to the Daily News.

‘They died psychologically while heading for Turkey’

“These dolphins were captured in the brutal hunts in Japan, which have been brought to the attention of the world’s public by the Oscar-nominated documentary ‘The Cove,’” the statement said. “They were then transported thousands of miles to be confined for the remainder of their short lives in captivity for public display and interaction programs, never again to see their natural home and the families they were torn from. The government should investigate these deaths and introduce strict legislation to protect the dozens of other dolphins and small whales held in captivity throughout Turkey.” ... Read Full Article by Betül Çal

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After the atrocious conditions they suffered during the Japanese hunts no wonder they Died. Just seeing another human would have been enough for these poor intelligent dolphins. Well done even those lucky enough to survive ur hunt never recover anyway. Psychological damage runs deep.

Layla Roberts , February 19, 2010 | url