Colin the abandoned Humpback Whale - Page 2

Kingswood · 10-17-2008, 06:15 AM

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Results of an autopsy carried out on a whale calf that was put down by wildlife authorities in Sydney show it was suffering from several terminal conditions.

Source: abc.net.au

Aliantha · 08-23-2008, 06:51 AM

I think it's really sad too, but in the end, I think (from what I've seen and read) it was probably the right decision. There's a lot of controversy about it, but as I said to Dazza, do these people think that the people who have dedicated their lives to native animals and the environment (being the national parks and wildlife officers along with RSPCA officers) would have done it if they had any other recourse. Which is more humane? To put the animal to sleep calmly and quietly, or let the sharks slowly eat it alive (and this was only a matter of time coming if it didn't die of starvation in the mean time)?

Some say that it was illegal to euthenase the animal in Sydney harbour because Australian waters are classed as whale marine park waters (can't remember the exact right title now, but whales are protected species in all Australian waters). It's my understanding that it may even go to court, but I personally doubt it'll get that far.

It's sad, but probably better than being eaten by a shark or starving to death, but then again, I've never been eaten by a shark or starved to death, so maybe I am not qualified to say.

TheMercenary · 10-17-2008, 10:32 AM

Well, just don't look up exploding whale on Youtube.

08-23-2008, 06:51 AM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I think it's really sad too, but in the end, I think (from what I've seen and read) it was probably the right decision. There's a lot of controversy about it, but as I said to Dazza, do these people think that the people who have dedicated their lives to native animals and the environment (being the national parks and wildlife officers along with RSPCA officers) would have done it if they had any other recourse. Which is more humane? To put the animal to sleep calmly and quietly, or let the sharks slowly eat it alive (and this was only a matter of time coming if it didn't die of starvation in the mean time)? Some say that it was illegal to euthenase the animal in Sydney harbour because Australian waters are classed as whale marine park waters (can't remember the exact right title now, but whales are protected species in all Australian waters). It's my understanding that it may even go to court, but I personally doubt it'll get that far. It's sad, but probably better than being eaten by a shark or starving to death, but then again, I've never been eaten by a shark or starved to death, so maybe I am not qualified to say. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Well, just don't look up exploding whale on Youtube. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

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