Thank you so much Sofie, for this amazing art. You were so patient in creating my OC and the matching pfp with my mans. Look at my cute kitty, I'm in awe ๐ฅบ๐ค
Kshamenk โ the captive orca who was held and exploited for more than 30 years at Mundomar Marine Park in Argentina ๐โจ
He lived for 33 years in an extremely small tank, spending 26 years completely isolated from his own kind. He was often seen lying motionless at the bottom of the tank, only surfacing to breathe, swimming endless circles, and still being forced to perform for audiences despite being seriously ill.
Kshamenk died suddenly, suffering from a large tumor and multiple severe health problems.
Kshamenk was just one of many victims of keeping orcas captive in marine entertainment parks.
Marine parks that keep orcas and dolphins in captivity for entertainment shows are one of humanityโs greatest mistakes. They should no longer exist.
Today marks the 78th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe), during which more than 750,000 Palestinians were expelled and over 400 villages were destroyed to establish the State of Israel.