Author Archives: Cara Sands
12Jun
Oh Yes, Canada!
I've long been of the opinion that these incredible creatures belong in the wild." ~ Senate Liberal Wilfred Moore* Yesterday, Nova Scotia Senator read more
10Jun
Happiness is a wild dolphin – from the eyes of a youngster
What do I tell my parents?" "Why isn't the dolphin splashing? Why isn't she happy?" "Where are its friends?" "When does he read more
21May
No Dolphin Left Behind–Ontario’s Bill 80 Needs to Include All Dolphins and Whales
Update May 28/15 – Breaking News: Bill 80 has been passed, prohibiting the acquisition and breeding of orcas in Ontario, effective immediately. There
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19May
One Dolphin’s Story – Captiva
Quick Facts Born: 1980 (approximate) Caught: 1986, Gulf of Mexico Died: 1989; complications included stomach ulcer, septicemia, possible pancreatitis On September 12, read more
07May
SeaWorld’s Admissions Revenues DOWN in 2015 Q1
SeaWorld's 2015 Q1 earnings have just been released. They claim attendance numbers are up, yet admissions revenues are down. On May 7, 2015, read more
08Apr
One Dolphin’s Story – Carolina Snowball
Quick Facts Born: unknown (wild caught) Caught: 1962 Died: 1965; complications included cirrhosis of the liver, emphysema, stomach tumor, cysts and parasites read more
Elephants to retire as circus performers – Why not orcas?
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The read more
02Mar
One Dolphin’s Story – Gabrielle/Echo
Quick Facts Born: 1958 (est); wild caught Died: 1987; chronic necrotic metritis (primary); peritonitis/cirrhotic (secondary) Since her birth in 1958 (estimated), Gabrielle read more
27Jan
Ontario To Terminate Breeding and Importation of Killer Whales
Update #2: Bill 80 will be discussed again at 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 25, 2015 and can be watched here. read more
27Jan
Ric O’Barry in Mexico to Oppose Captive Dolphin Shows
Somos su mayor amenaza y su unica esperanza - Ric O'Barry On the heels of his six-week stay in Taiji, where he read more