ORCA AS PET: Raising, Training, Feeding, and Understanding the World’s Most Powerful Marine Mammal - Softcover

MIKE, ANGEL E

9798188042066: ORCA AS PET: Raising, Training, Feeding, and Understanding the World’s Most Powerful Marine Mammal

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ISBN 13: 9798188042066

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

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ORCA AS PET is an in-depth educational handbook that explores the biology, intelligence, behavior, care requirements, and conservation of one of the ocean's most extraordinary predators. Also known as the killer whale, the orca is a highly social, remarkably intelligent marine mammal whose complex family bonds, advanced communication, and cooperative hunting strategies have fascinated scientists and wildlife enthusiasts for decades. Rather than promoting private ownership, this guide provides a realistic understanding of the specialized care orcas require in professional marine research, rehabilitation, and zoological settings.
This comprehensive handbook examines every aspect of orca biology and management, from anatomy, life history, and pod structure to nutrition, enrichment, health care, behavioral training, and habitat requirements. Readers will gain insight into how marine professionals care for these magnificent animals while learning about the immense challenges involved in maintaining their physical and psychological well-being.
Perfect for marine mammal enthusiasts, students, educators, and animal care professionals, this guide combines scientific research with practical information on orca behavior, communication, cognition, welfare, veterinary care, and conservation. It also explores the ethics of keeping orcas under human care, advances in marine mammal science, rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and the importance of protecting wild populations and their ocean habitats.
More than just a marine mammal handbook, this book celebrates the intelligence, beauty, and ecological importance of orcas while promoting responsible stewardship, conservation, and respect for one of the world's most iconic marine species.
What You Will Gain from This Book
A complete understanding of orca biology, behavior, and social structure
Insight into professional standards for marine mammal care and welfare
Knowledge of nutrition, enrichment, health management, and behavioral training in accredited facilities
Practical understanding of communication, cognition, and pod dynamics
An overview of conservation challenges and ongoing research
Greater appreciation for ethical marine mammal management
A deeper understanding of why orcas are among the most remarkable animals on Earth

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