Bella

This account is for Writing 39C and to learn more about advocacy for animals.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#WhatILearnedin39C Orca captivity is an issue that has many solutions that are already in the works and have been successful recently.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#WhatILearnedin39C I learned how to use Twitter as a resource to find organizations and articles about topics I am interested in.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#WhatILearnedin39C I learned how to find good research sources that are scientific.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#WhatIlearnedin39C Orcas are highly social animals who have complex pod and family structure that are highly important to their survival.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#whatilearnedin39c I learned that orcas are highly cognitive animals that are able to communicate through many forms of vocalizations.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#39canimals The stress of being on public display and being separated from one’s family has been shown to cause extreme changes in behavior that would not be observed in the wild.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#39canimals Making orca captivity unlawful is a plausible solution since the public is able to pressure their representatives into signing and introducing bills.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#39canimals Passing bills pertaining to making orca captivity illegal is a solution that can be implemented and pushed by the public.

[Bella @belladicicco]

#39canimals While the idea of building a sanctuary for animals that way upwards of five tons seems difficult, it has already been implemented in other countries with success and experts find it plausible for North America.
https://t.co/EkM6cyfRpM

[Bella @belladicicco]

#39canimals Simply by not buying a ticket to SeaWorld and signing petitions for their closure, the park will feel the public pressure to end the practice in order to gain back their profits.
https://t.co/5UhROEKFfo

[Kira Kubo @kira_kubo]

You can help ban harmful pesticides in the US by signing a petition that has already succeeded in Europe! Their signature goal is 5,500,000, sign now to help reach this goal: https://t.co/yE2H5GQ3v7
#39canimals #animaladvo

[Mark P @Markyg_Greek]

Here is my infographic on the issues that are linked to the bushmeat crisis and chimpanzees. #39canimals

[Anh Nguyen @AnhNguyen1827]

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is a federal law that is supposed to protect animals. However, the AWA only sets the most minimum standard. In fact, puppy mills are still technically legal. Support and call for a stricter, less lenient law!
#39canimals #animaladvo

[Lauren @laurenpmntn]

#39canimals pollutants harm the ocean and the ecosystem living within it. the ocean is a vital part of the health of the earth

[Christopher Calvillo @Christo69874181]

"Dolphin captivity captures and holds wild dolphins for their benefit to the human race. Instilling abuse and psychological and physiological trauma, the problem opposes the common existences of ethical standards within any human activity." (Christopher Calvillo)
#39canimals

[Jenlii @Jenlii1]

#39canimals Centuries of breeding have reshaped dog brains—here’s how https://t.co/7gfqZxTHwY via @NatGeo

[Eric @EricDal82839594]

"Biggest of all, the orcas face the problem of captivity. Captivity involves capturing orcas in the wild and taking them to parks where people can go and see them" #39canimals

[Sue @sz80793358]

killer whales should have a better living environment without water pollutants. We should work on control the discharge of pollutants to avoid further chemical organic compounds infested the ocean. #39canimals

[Maggie Lung @Maggie09520315]

#39canimals
"On an individual level, something that can be done to is to help spread knowledge about inhumane animal treatments in factory farming because most people lack the information that they need to recognize the severity of farmed animal treatments. "

[Anh Nguyen @AnhNguyen1827]

Unadopted dogs and rescued mill dogs lead to dog overpopulation and overcrowded animal shelters. Each year, around 1.2 million dogs are euthanized to create more space. #39canimals