For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding
Summary
A male killer whale, Keijo, is being sexually stimulated by Marineland trainers in France to prevent him from mating with his mother, as the facility where they live has closed. This approach is taken as there is disagreement about relocating the orcas, and a new French law will soon ban the use of whales in marine shows. The French government and animal activists are involved in discussions about the future placement of these orcas.Key Facts
- Keijo is a male killer whale housed at Marineland Antibes in France.
- Marineland Antibes closed in January, but Keijo and his mother, Wikie, remain there.
- Trainers stimulate Keijo to prevent inbreeding with his mother as they await relocation.
- A new French law will ban whale use in marine shows starting in December.
- Footage shows Keijo being stimulated, which trainers say is to relieve sexual tension.
- The French ecology ministry is involved in deciding where Keijo and Wikie should move.
- Activists claim the sexual stimulation is unusual and controversial.
- There is no intention to export or use Keijo's semen for breeding, according to Marineland and the French ecology ministry.
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