Is the dolphinarium in Duisburg Europe’s largest dolphin cemetery?

Exclusive for zoos.media – 31.12.2016. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

Our author considers an accusation made by dolphinarium opponents against the zoo in Duisburg.

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11. October 201711. October 2017

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, media-echo

Protect Canada’s marine mammal Rescue centre

Published on aquablog.ca on 08.03.2017.

Animal rights activists are trying to undermine the Vancouver Aquarium through a disinformation campaign. The non-profit body also has a marine mammal rescue centre.

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11. October 2017

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, media-echo

Long live the circus and all its animals!

Published in Liberal, no. 3, 2013. Author: Michael Miersch

The text deals with the discussions about the keeping of animals in the circus. While animal protectionists and some politicians are demanding the abolition of using wild animals in circuses, the author considers this demand unjustified. In addition, Miersch fears that this demand may soon be voiced for zoos too. In this case, according to the author, children above all would be deprived of being close to and experiencing animals and nature.

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9. May 20173. February 2021

animal welfare, media-echo, research

Are Dolphins Healthier In Captivity? Science Has Told Us Yes!

Published on Awesome Ocean the 06.05.2017.

Scientists have been able to prove that dolphins in zoo environments were a lot healthier than their wild conspecifics. Husbandry does not make them sick.

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23. March 201722. August 2019

animal welfare, conservation, media-echo

The Horrifying 60 Minutes Story Activists Beg You Not to See

Published on Awesome Ocean the 18.03.2015.

Animal rights activist and zoo opponent Damian Aspinall failed with his attempt, strongly criticised by experts, to release gorillas into the wild : the animals died.

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