While I’m glad they were evacuated, what happens with the next heatwave in Spain? I’d rather see them near Canada or Alaska, closer to their natural habitat. Of course, my first preference is that they would never have become captive at all, but as they are endangered and have been traumatized, we as their guardians must give them the absolute best environment and care possible.
Lisa, thank you for your thoughtful response and concern for the well-being of Plombir and Miranda. The decision to relocate them to Spain was made under urgent circumstances to ensure their immediate safety from the conflict in Ukraine. While Spain's Oceanogràfic de Valencia provides excellent care and a controlled environment, I share your concern for their long-term habitat needs. Hopefully, their guardians will continue to evaluate and adapt their care to ensure their well-being, considering both their physical and cognitive needs.
Thank you again for your engagement and support for animal welfare.
I have visited the San Diego Wild Animal Park in years past yet with all the wildfires, my mind just did not connect the dots that these magnificent creatures in that enormous habitat could be in harm’s way. Until geopolitical conflict can be eliminated (as if that were realistic) Homo sapiens have no right to capture and confine wildlife for amusement.
Those belugas are incredibly fortunate to have people that care about them so much, to want to move them to safety. I cried when I had first heard of this story.
While I’m glad they were evacuated, what happens with the next heatwave in Spain? I’d rather see them near Canada or Alaska, closer to their natural habitat. Of course, my first preference is that they would never have become captive at all, but as they are endangered and have been traumatized, we as their guardians must give them the absolute best environment and care possible.
Lisa, thank you for your thoughtful response and concern for the well-being of Plombir and Miranda. The decision to relocate them to Spain was made under urgent circumstances to ensure their immediate safety from the conflict in Ukraine. While Spain's Oceanogràfic de Valencia provides excellent care and a controlled environment, I share your concern for their long-term habitat needs. Hopefully, their guardians will continue to evaluate and adapt their care to ensure their well-being, considering both their physical and cognitive needs.
Thank you again for your engagement and support for animal welfare.
I have visited the San Diego Wild Animal Park in years past yet with all the wildfires, my mind just did not connect the dots that these magnificent creatures in that enormous habitat could be in harm’s way. Until geopolitical conflict can be eliminated (as if that were realistic) Homo sapiens have no right to capture and confine wildlife for amusement.
Those belugas are incredibly fortunate to have people that care about them so much, to want to move them to safety. I cried when I had first heard of this story.
Did you hear about the mechanical elephant?
https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/23/world/video/india-temple-mechanical-elephant-062304aseg2-cnni-world-fast
What a brilliant alternative! Thank you for sharing that, Squizz!
YES!! I think they said it was donated by PETA.