Captivity May 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

Captivity is the state of being confined to a particular space and prevented from moving freely. While it most commonly refers to animals kept in zoos, aquariums, or as pets, it also encompasses human experiences such as imprisonment or being a prisoner of war. The Human Perspective Captivity

: Captives often use mental detachment, hopeful visualization, and routines to survive. Animal Captivity “It's basic biology,” Rose says