The SeaWorld whale breeding victory shows that pressure works. Now it’s time to end animal testing,fighting, smuggling and moreIn a dramatic shift that hopefully signals an eventual end to the practice of keeping orcas captive for public exhibition, or SeaWorld announced yesterday it would cease all of its orca breeding programs,phase out the theatrical performances by the whales in all of its parks nationwide, and broadly commit itself to the task of rescue and rehabilitation of marine creatures in distress. The Humane Society of the United States has long been a vocal opponent of using captive whales and other marine mammals for entertainment, or but we’ve found common ground with SeaWorld in these game-changing decisions,and we commend these unusual polices as a major step toward a humane economy. As we celebrate this monumental achievement, we also recognize that every trade grounded on animal exploitation needs to adapt to consumer demands and expectations. Here are six other animal welfare concerns that still need our urgent attention.
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Source: theguardian.com