Captivity Apr 2026

“It's basic biology,” Rose says. A captive-born orca that has never lived in the ocean still has the same innate drives, she says. National Geographic

: Long-term consequences can include PTSD and depressive symptoms , which may worsen with age. Captivity

: Sudden capture leads to "lifestyle shock," where social and physical supports vanish instantly, often causing immediate trauma and anxiety. “It's basic biology,” Rose says