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flag Zookeepers use "hand-stimulation" to prevent inbreeding among orcas at Marineland, UK.

flag Zookeepers at Marineland in the UK are using a unique method to prevent inbreeding among their orcas. flag Due to a lack of compatible mates, staff are manually stimulating the male orcas to keep their sperm active and reduce health risks from inbreeding. flag This technique, called "hand-stimulation," is seen as a necessary step to ensure the orcas' well-being and the species' genetic diversity.

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