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6th Annual Art and
Science of Animal Training Conference
Saturday, March
22nd, 2014
University of North
Texas
Denton, Texas
9:00am – 6:30pm
Registration now
open!
For more information
please click
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Friday, November 8, 2013
The 6th Annual Art and Science of Animal Training Conference
The 6th Annual
Art and Science of Animal Training Conference
Saturday, March 22, 2014
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
ORCA is excited to announce that our keynote speaker for our 2014 conference will be Dr. Jaak Panksepp, world-renowned neuroscientist from Washington State University. Dr. Panksepp will discuss “The Scientific Case for Emotional Feelings in Other Animals: SEEKING New 'Laws of Affect' that Control Animal Learning”.
As always, we will have the opportunity to hear what's new in animal training from our ever-popular Wicked Minds, Bob Bailey, Alexandra Kurland, Kay Laurence, Phung Luu, Ken Ramirez, Steve White and Jen White. You will not be disappointed by what the Wicked Minds have in store for you this year!
This will be another thought-provoking conference that will explore new concepts in both animal training and the analysis of animal behavior. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Registration is open now!: https://callevents.unt.edu/ei/
For more information about our 2014 conference, please visit:
http://orgs.unt.edu/orca/
We hope to see you in March!
Best,
ORCA
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Art and Science of Animal Training Conference
The 5th Annual
Art and Science of Animal Training
Conference
Saturday, February 2, 2013
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
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conference and to register, please visit:
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity
Death at SeaWorld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales
in Captivity
From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of
Harm and Animal Factory—a groundbreaking scientific thriller that
exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America’s most beloved marine mammal park
Death at SeaWorld centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar
marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of
keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and
animal advocate at the Humane Society of the US, Naomi Rose, Kirby tells the
gripping story of the two-decade fight against PR-savvy SeaWorld, which came to
a head with the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. Kirby puts that
horrific animal-on-human attack in context. Brancheau’s death was the most
publicized among several brutal attacks that have occurred at Sea World and
other marine mammal theme parks.
Death at SeaWorld introduces real people taking part in this debate,
from former trainers turned animal rights activists to the men and women that
champion SeaWorld and the captivity of whales. In section two the orcas act out.
And as the story progresses and orca attacks on trainers become increasingly
violent, the warnings of Naomi Rose and other scientists fall on deaf ears, only
to be realized with the death of Dawn Brancheau. Finally he covers the media
backlash, the eyewitnesses who come forward to challenge SeaWorld’s glossy
image, and the groundbreaking OSHA case that challenges the very idea of
keeping killer whales in captivity and may spell the end of having trainers in
the water with the ocean’s top predators.
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Dog Plays With Killer Whale
This curious piece of video shows a dog together with a Killer Whale. It is anyones guess as to what was going on in their minds.
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Friday, January 1, 2010
Updates on the Orca Trainer death in Loro Parque
Loro Parque update on the tragic death of Orca coach Alexis Martínez
This unfortunate and sad accident occurred around 10.30 a.m. on December 24th, at which time the highly experienced veteran coach was performing one of the regular exercises with 13 year-old Keto, the oldest, noblest and most experienced Orca at Loro Parque, who was born in captivity.
Preliminary reports show no signs of violence to his body, either through hitting or biting by the Orca, ruling out an attack; it was a lack of oxygen and drowning that was the apparent cause of his death.
Neither his team mates nor the medical team immediately summoned on the 112 emergency service could resuscitate him.
This tragic accident has shocked the whole family, colleagues and Loro Parque team who loved Alexis, and his death has been a very hard blow to everyone as he was a highly valued partner and an excellent professional who was passionate about orcas.
After the funeral which was held today, the whole family, friends and Loro Parque associates will hold a mass in his memory in the coming days.
Workers and managers of Loro Parque on behalf of his family
Read More HERE
And The Next Article...
Loro Parque trainer died from asphyxia caused by compression of the chest in rough play
A Loro Parque press release says that it believes Alexis died as a result of asphyxia caused by compression of the chest. It seems that although they were training for a new Christmas special, the actual exercise in which the accident occurred was one that had been performed daily for the last three years, and involved both whale and trainer submerging together to gain speed to be propelled to the side of the pool side by side.
The whale, Keto, 14 years old and born in captivity in the USA, is said to be the largest and most experienced of the cetaceans at Loro Parque. On this occasion, however, he reacted unexpectedly and Alexis was pushed out of the way. Some sources have been saying that Keto was known to “play rough”, and had been known to challenge older whales. As such, he was not considered completely predictable, but on the other hand, Alexis himself was one of the most experienced trainers in Loro Parque, and it has been stressed repeatedly that Keto’s behaviour was not an attack. La Opinion
Originally Posted 24 December: A Loro Parque trainer has been accidentally killed by one of the whales during the first training session for a Christmas spectacular. The trainer was 29-year-old Alexis Martínez from Puerto de la Cruz, and the accident occurred at 10.30 am this morning. The other 7 trainers were also present in the training session. As far as can be determined at present, Alexis was hit by the whale, and his death was caused by drowning after being under water for several minutes before he was rescued.
He was immediately assisted by the specialist
And More HERE
Plus on this second link there is considerable comment and discussion which you make like to join in with.
This unfortunate and sad accident occurred around 10.30 a.m. on December 24th, at which time the highly experienced veteran coach was performing one of the regular exercises with 13 year-old Keto, the oldest, noblest and most experienced Orca at Loro Parque, who was born in captivity.
Preliminary reports show no signs of violence to his body, either through hitting or biting by the Orca, ruling out an attack; it was a lack of oxygen and drowning that was the apparent cause of his death.
Neither his team mates nor the medical team immediately summoned on the 112 emergency service could resuscitate him.
This tragic accident has shocked the whole family, colleagues and Loro Parque team who loved Alexis, and his death has been a very hard blow to everyone as he was a highly valued partner and an excellent professional who was passionate about orcas.
After the funeral which was held today, the whole family, friends and Loro Parque associates will hold a mass in his memory in the coming days.
Workers and managers of Loro Parque on behalf of his family
Read More HERE
And The Next Article...
Loro Parque trainer died from asphyxia caused by compression of the chest in rough play
A Loro Parque press release says that it believes Alexis died as a result of asphyxia caused by compression of the chest. It seems that although they were training for a new Christmas special, the actual exercise in which the accident occurred was one that had been performed daily for the last three years, and involved both whale and trainer submerging together to gain speed to be propelled to the side of the pool side by side.
The whale, Keto, 14 years old and born in captivity in the USA, is said to be the largest and most experienced of the cetaceans at Loro Parque. On this occasion, however, he reacted unexpectedly and Alexis was pushed out of the way. Some sources have been saying that Keto was known to “play rough”, and had been known to challenge older whales. As such, he was not considered completely predictable, but on the other hand, Alexis himself was one of the most experienced trainers in Loro Parque, and it has been stressed repeatedly that Keto’s behaviour was not an attack. La Opinion
Originally Posted 24 December: A Loro Parque trainer has been accidentally killed by one of the whales during the first training session for a Christmas spectacular. The trainer was 29-year-old Alexis Martínez from Puerto de la Cruz, and the accident occurred at 10.30 am this morning. The other 7 trainers were also present in the training session. As far as can be determined at present, Alexis was hit by the whale, and his death was caused by drowning after being under water for several minutes before he was rescued.
He was immediately assisted by the specialist
And More HERE
Plus on this second link there is considerable comment and discussion which you make like to join in with.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Trainer dies in Killer Whale Pool
Alexis Martinez Hernandez a 29 years old Killer Whale Trainer from Puerto de la Cruz sadly died during a training session at Loro Parque at 10.30 a.m. on the 24th December 2009.
The cause of death is believed to be drowning though the originating factor is believed to be a heart attack. Alexis was submerged for several minutes before recovery and failed to respond to emergency treatment by doctors. He was rushed by ambulance to Belleveau Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
There was believed to be only a single Orca in the pool at the time of the unfortunate accident.
Alexis had been working at the park since 2004 and with the whales since 2007 and was very popular with all the staff and his passing has caused much grief and mourning.
There were several other Orca trainers in the area at the time of the accident. It is reported that a collision with the whale had rendered the young man unconcious and that he had drowned by the time his body was recovered.
The whale in the incident was called 'Keto' and was not the animal which caused severe injuries to another trainer a couple of years ago. Training sessions have been suspended whilst investigations take place.
I believe I am joined by the rest of the zoo world in offering sincere condolences to the young mans family, friends and colleagues.
The cause of death is believed to be drowning though the originating factor is believed to be a heart attack. Alexis was submerged for several minutes before recovery and failed to respond to emergency treatment by doctors. He was rushed by ambulance to Belleveau Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
There was believed to be only a single Orca in the pool at the time of the unfortunate accident.
Alexis had been working at the park since 2004 and with the whales since 2007 and was very popular with all the staff and his passing has caused much grief and mourning.
There were several other Orca trainers in the area at the time of the accident. It is reported that a collision with the whale had rendered the young man unconcious and that he had drowned by the time his body was recovered.
The whale in the incident was called 'Keto' and was not the animal which caused severe injuries to another trainer a couple of years ago. Training sessions have been suspended whilst investigations take place.
I believe I am joined by the rest of the zoo world in offering sincere condolences to the young mans family, friends and colleagues.
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