In a disturbing sequence of events, killer whales, generally known for their affectionate and cooperative nature with trainers at amusement parks, astonished the world by exhibiting aggression and fatally attacking their handlers. The tragic fatalities of trainers Alexis Martínez in 2009 at Loro Parque in Spain and Dawn Brancheau in 2010 at SeaWorld in Florida have raised unsettling questions regarding the sudden aggression displayed by these intelligent beings, such as Keto and Tilikum. Despite having spent their entire lives in captivity and forming close relationships with humans, the motivations behind their lethal outbursts remain elusive. This article investigates these sorrowful...
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