Today a killer whale killed a trainer during a live show at the famous U.S. Aquarium known as SeaWorld. It is not clear what will happen as a result of this incident, but at minimum we should reconsider whether or not the educational value of aquariums and zoos outweighs their costs to animals.
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Killer Whale Kills Trainer During Live Show at Sea World– What Happens Next?
Posted in Animals, Environment, tagged animal rights, Animals, aquariums, conservation, education, endangered species, ethics, great white sharks, killer whale, killer whales, NBC News, Sea World, Seaworld, sharks, whales, zoos on February 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »