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Killer Whale Shows Reconsidered
Animal rights activist Will Anderson says there is nothing healthy about the relationship between captive marine mammals and their keepers. (Photo Courtesy of Milan Boers CC-2.0)
People who want to watch marine mammals like dolphins often head to theme parks such as SeaWorld. But after a killer whale at one SeaWorld killed its trainer last month, critics are calling for a reevaluation of keeping these huge animals captive. Ann Dornfeld has the story:
Watch a promo for SeaWorld's show "Believe"
More about Killer Whales from National Geographic
Read SeaWorld's commitment to conservation and the environment
Producer: Ann Dornfeld
Release Date: March 17, 2010
Running Time: 3:34