The Behaviours of Captive Killer Whales
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The Behaviours of Captive Killer Whales
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Description
Killer whales have exhibited a spectrum of abnormal behaviours in captivity. This infographic explores an introduction into these behaviours and the underlying causes. Killer whales have been a popular media topic for their captive behaviours but what do the experts say?
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