A French marine zoo, facing closure, employs sexual stimulation for its male orca to prevent inbreeding with his mother.
This controversial method, deemed necessary by zoo managers, aims to alleviate the adolescent whale's sexual urges and prevent harm.
The orcas' future remains uncertain, as negotiations for relocation to a suitable sanctuary continue to stall.
Animal rights activists express deep concern over this situation, highlighting the ethical dilemmas involved in captive orca care.