Canadian Zoo Demands Money and Threatens to Kill Whales - Marineland Threatens to Euthanize Beluga Whales Amidst Financial Crisis
In a distressing turn of events, a Canadian marine theme park has threatened to euthanize its remaining 30 beluga whales if it doesn't receive financial assistance from the government. The park, which has faced criticism for its animal welfare practices, has a history of animal deaths, including the 2023 passing of Kiska, the 'world's loneliest whale'.
Marineland, the struggling theme park, cited virtual bankruptcy as the reason for its closure in 2024. The park's management had been grappling with financial difficulties for years, leading to inadequate care for its marine animals. The deaths of various animals over the years, including Kiska, an orca who lived alone in a concrete tank, have raised serious concerns about the park's ability to provide suitable habitats and care.
Animal welfare advocates have condemned Marineland's actions and called on the government to intervene. They argue that the park's history of neglect and the recent threat to euthanize the remaining beluga whales necessitate immediate action to ensure the animals' safety. The park's responsible fisheries minister, Joanne Thompson, had previously rejected a proposed export of the animals to China and declined the park's funding requests, indicating a lack of confidence in the park's management.
The threat to euthanize the remaining beluga whales at Marineland has sparked outrage and calls for government intervention. With the park's closure and history of animal deaths, the future of these marine mammals hangs in the balance. The government must now consider its role in ensuring the welfare and safety of these animals.
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