After four decades of captivity, Charlie, the last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, has been freed and will now live out his days in a sprawling 10,000-hectare (24,700-acre) game reserve. Charlie, also known as Charley, was the final African elephant at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, South Africa's sole national zoo. Captured from his … [Read more...] about Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
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Chimpanzee has the sweetest reaction after seeing the sky for the first time after life of captivity
It’s heartbreaking to think how many animals spend their whole lives locked up in captivity, never knowing any world outside their cage. That was the case for one chimpanzee, who recently got her first taste of freedom after a lifetime of confinement — and her reaction to seeing the sky for the first time will bring a tear to your eye. Vanilla is a 28-year-old … [Read more...] about Chimpanzee has the sweetest reaction after seeing the sky for the first time after life of captivity
Lolita the Orca Finally Freed from Captivity at Miami Seaquarium
After years of campaigning and legal battles, Lolita the Orca has finally been freed from captivity at the Miami Seaquarium. The news has been welcomed by animal rights activists and marine conservationists around the world. Lolita, also known as Tokitae, has been living in a small tank at the Miami Seaquarium for over 50 years, and her release has been long overdue. For … [Read more...] about Lolita the Orca Finally Freed from Captivity at Miami Seaquarium
World’s Loneliest Orca Dies After More Than 40 Years In Captivity
Animal rights activists and concerned citizens around the world are mourning the loss of Kiska, the last surviving orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada. The 46-year-old orca passed away recently after spending her entire life in captivity at the park, where she faced decades of confinement in a small tank. Kiska was taken from her family in Iceland in 1979 at a young … [Read more...] about World’s Loneliest Orca Dies After More Than 40 Years In Captivity
Neglected bull is released after a life in captivity
Whether it’s a dog, a cat, a hamster, or a cow, one thing is clear: it’s never okay to abuse animals. A bull named Bandit lived his whole life in chains. He wasn’t allowed to step foot outdoors and he never got to taste fresh green grass. Instead, he spent both days and nights standing in a narrow cage and he had probably resigned himself to this … [Read more...] about Neglected bull is released after a life in captivity