Winter’s Real Tale
October 12, 2011 by Michael Mountain
The idea that Winter, the dolphin in the new hit move “Dolphin Tale” has a happy new life simply doesn’t hold water. See for yourself …
Dolphin ‘Therapy’ Is a Scam
October 11, 2011 by MichaelMountain
Fueled by feel-good media reports such as Prager’s, dolphin therapy is a magnet for desperate parents who will pay whatever it takes to help their kids with disorders like autism and Down syndrome.
Where in the World is Ric O’Barry?
October 6, 2011 by Michael Mountain
He’s everywhere! Like a tornado ripping through the Far East, from Japan to Thailand to the Solomon Islands to Singapore, Ric O’Barry is constantly on the move in his passion to save dolphins from cruelty and exploitation.
Why I’m Not a Fan of ‘Dolphin Tale’
October 6, 2011 by Michael Mountain
The problem is that the aquarium has its own swim-with-the-dolphins program, and the movie cannot help but give the nod to other captive dolphin shows and swim programs.
A Huge Window to Our Souls
April 7, 2011 by MichaelMountain
Elephants love, grieve, get angry and stressed, and they like to enjoy themselves. This also puts them among the most emotionally and mentally vulnerable of all animals. Just like us.
Circus Elephant Has New Life
April 6, 2011 by MichaelMountain
Annie was rescued from the circus and now is enjoying her new life at the Longleat Safari Park in England and treating her new abode like it’s always been home.
Family of Killer Whale Victim Breaks Their Silence
April 4, 2011 by MichaelMountain
As Tilikum the killer whale goes back on show at SeaWorld, the family of Dawn Brancheau, the trainer whom he killed violently and shockingly last year during a performance, has broken a year of public silence.
You Media Shining Light on Abuses
March 31, 2011 by MichaelMountain
It used to be somewhat easier for marine circuses and other animal businesses to keep deaths, injuries and other mishaps out of the spotlight, those days are long gone.
Missouri Puppy Mills Back in Glare
March 30, 2011 by MichaelMountain
In Nov., Missouri voters approved a measure that would give some protection to dogs in puppy mills. But lawmakers immediately laid plans to repeal the new law.
Iowa Moves to Ban Filming of Factory Farm Abuse
March 23, 2011 by MichaelMountain
The Iowa State Legislature is preparing to vote on a bill that would make it illegal for undercover investigators to capture video of cows, pigs and other animals being abused at factory farms.