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Does the End Justify the Means?

The recent death of the infant Killer Whale at the Vancouver Aquarium has once again brought into question the whole concept of confinement of many of the earth’s wild species for scientific, conservation, and more’ impor- tantly, for entertainment reasons.

Although in some species nat- ural mortality may be higher than in captivity, the question re- mains what impact physical con- finement, with its restriction on an animal’s opportunity to ex- press its full physical and. be- havioural potential, has on a species which naturally is not even confined by any distribu- tional boundaries. The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies continually debates what justifi-

cation there can be to confining any wild animal for public exhi- bition.

“T am aware of the argument that these exhibits are probably .the only close contact with these creatures visitors will ever have,” says Jim Bandow, Executive di- rector of the Canadian Federation

of Humane Societies,“ And the suggestion that marveling at the

animal’s ability and personality will heighten spectators’ aware- ness of these animals and the ne- cessity of conservation. But we believe that the tradeoffs simply don’t justify confinement, par- ticularly when we take this one step further and have wild or semi-—wild creatures perform .ba- nal tricks,” he says.

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“In addition to jumping and retrieving tricks, it has become customary for trainers to ride on the backs of Killer Whales. These sorts of exhibitions are rather sick, degrading exhibitions both for the trainer and more im- portantly the animal,” Bandow says,“ Particularly since the ani- mal has no choice.” -

The Federation believes that there should be much more public focus on conservation efforts and more concerted efforts to stop exploitation.. The International Whaling Commission, a volun- tary body set up over 35 years ago, which is often looked to for help, has been emasculated by political pressure and is making little positive contribution to con-

servation. Indeed, many feel that most of its effort is concerned with complicity in the commer- cial exploitation of whales.

“Tt would be foolish to sug-

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there is never a justification to confine wild animals to accom- plish this,” Bandow says,“ But

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ing wild animals is to recognize our collective responsibility and develop and empathy with the natural world. ‘Too often conser- vation efforts are concerned pri- marily about how shrinking habi- tats and the extinction of some species of animals will affect Hu- man Life. It is important that globally we develop an altruistic

ethic that respects nature and all life,” He says.

For Further information con- tact ;

Mr. Director

Jim Bandow, Executive

Canadian Federation of Hu- mane Societies

(613) 224-8072

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