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Orcas in human care: Dr. Kelly Jaakkola about the importance of good science

Posted on 9. August 20208. August 2020

Exclusively for zoos.media – 08th of August in 2020. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß This article includes an interview with the renowned expert Dr. Kelly Jaakkola about the importance of good science when it comes to the issue of orcas in human care.

VOA Connect: Dolphin Research

Posted on 18. January 202115. January 2021

Published on voanews.com the 08.01.2021. | By: Jeff Swicord For decades now, the Dolphin Research Center (DRC) has been conducting research on dolphins and supporting conservation. Dr. Kelly Jaakkola explains their approach in the interview.

Bias and Misrepresentation of Science Undermines Productive Discourse on Animal Welfare Policy: A Case Study

Posted on 3. July 20202. July 2020

Published on mdpi.com the 29.06.2020. | By: Kelly Jaakkola, Jason N. Bruck, Richard C. Connor, Stephen H. Montgomery & Stephanie L. King Renowned scientists comment on the statements from a text by Lori Marino and other animal rights activists, like Ingrid Visser, on orcas under human care. » to the full text

Oh, Canada!

Posted on 4. July 20193. July 2019

Published on the Facebook page “Zoo Logic” the 20.06.2019. | By: Dr. Grey Stafford with Dr. Kelly Jaakkola, Dr. Jason Bruck & Mark Simmons In the podcast, four experts on animal, species and nature conservation as well as on whale research, rank Canada’s decision against comprehensive whale protection. » more

Why Canada Got it Wrong

Posted on 19. June 2019

Published on ammpa.org, June 2019. In an important article, expert Dr. Kelly Jaakkola explains how Canada’s decision to end whale husbandry and the Bill S-203 are wrong and go against scientific knowledge and that on many different levels. » more

How long do dolphins live in dolphinariums and in nature?

Posted on 16. May 2019

Exclusive for zoos.media – 02.05.2019. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß A new, comparative study on the life expectancy and survival of dolphins in nature and under human care brings along some fascinating results.