Medicine & TechnologyRainy and winter seasons make many people gloomy and some even experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is considered to be a major mental health concern. But what does the season have to do with it?
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.