Bob Jacobs, Colorado College

The Neural Cruelty of Captivity: Keeping Large Mammals in Zoos and Aquariums Damages Their Brains

09.29.2020 12:40 PM

It is easy to observe the overall health and psychological consequences of life in captivity for these animals. Many captive elephants suffer from arthritis, obesity, or skin problems. Both elephants and orcas often have severe dental problems. Captive orcas are plagued by pneumonia, kidney disease, gastrointestinal illnesses, and infections.

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