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“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

: Sudden capture leads to "lifestyle shock," where social and physical supports vanish instantly, often causing immediate trauma and anxiety. Captivity

Millions of wild animals live in captivity across the United States in various settings. Orcas don't do well in captivity. Here's why. “It's basic biology,” Rose says

Chronic captivity stress in wild animals is highly species-specific “It's basic biology

: Captives often use mental detachment, hopeful visualization, and routines to survive. Animal Captivity