SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year. However, SeaWorld’s lawyers also thrashed PETA in the letter for its characterization of the practice of standing on the mammals’ faces as “unclear and misleading.”“The pictures included in the Proponent’s supporting statement depict trained behaviors involving bottlenose dolphins,” the letter reads. PETA quickly posted its victory cry on its website after “SeaWorld admitted that it’s ending the cruel practices.”“Victory! SeaWorld has stopped treating dolphins like surfboards,” PETA wrote. “The very least that SeaWorld trainers can do for the miserable animals in their custody is not stand or ride on them, and PETA is taking action to end this practice immediately.”SeaWorld has struggled to maintain relationships with other companies, as some, including Virgin Holidays, have stopped offering tickets to SeaWorld.

Source: Fox News February 08, 2020 18:56 UTC