Orcas, or killer whales, are meant to live freely in the ocean, swimming up to 100 miles per day in family groups and eating 500 pounds of food. However, in captivity orcas are kept in chlorine tanks separated from their families and pods, which leads to 100% of males suffering from dorsal fin collapse, shortened lifespans, and acts of aggression towards humans and others.
2. Wild Orcas
Swim up to 100 miles a day
Can eat 500 pounds of food a
day
Live in close knit family
groups/pods
4. Captive Orcas
Kept in chlorine tanks
Merged with individuals from other family
groups
100% of males end up with dorsal fin
collapse
Shortened life spans
Have multiple acts of aggression towards