Author: Lindsay Pollard-Post
"An African crowned crane died at SeaWorld San Diego last weekend after being locked in a cage that was left just inches away from a dolphin pool. According to reports, the bird rocked the cage, fell into the pool, and drowned.An anonymous SeaWorld employee leaked the story to the news. SeaWorld officials said that the incident wasn't something that the company would normally release to the media. It makes you wonder what else they've swept under the rug."
MY TAKE:
Animal cruelty is far too prevalent in today's society. In this article, an African crane drowned at SeaWorld because it's cage was left too close to a pool, which it fell into. While this story may not be direct animal cruelty, it is definitely a case of careless behavior towards an animal.
It's unfortunate because despite the fact that we are an incredibly advanced society, there is still far too much animal cruelty going on in this world. The number one example is the fur industry. Animals on fur farms are raised to die, so that their pelts can be used in fashion, mainly. Extremely inhumane methods of killing are used on these animals, including poison gas, injections, and neck breaking. In our world, innocent animals are killed just so that people can be fashionable.
It truly is a shame.
