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Of the 192 killer whales in captivity since 1964, almost 2/3 didn’t make it passed 10 years in captivity! Less than 20 orcas survived more than 20 years in captivity, with Corky 2 and Lolita as rare exceptions by being in captivity for more than 30 years.
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Killer Whale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Killer Whale or Orca ( Orcinus orca ), or less commonly, Blackfish , is the largest species of the dolphin family. It is found in all the world's oceans, from the frigid Arctic and Antarct...
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We now know that whales in captivity are a bad thing. But wouldn't it be best for us to make the last years of Keiko the killer whale�s life as enjoyable as possible instead of trying to make ourselves feel better? ... Killer whales like Free Willy are used to being in captivity.
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About Killer Whales Living in Captivity. The Killer Whale has long been a staple of many aquatic-themed amusement parks. Millions of people watch as they perform stunts with human trainers. As with any animal that has been taken from the... ... About the Effects of Captivity on Killer Whales...
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About Killer Whales in Captivity. The 1993 film "Free Willy" made captive killer whales blockbuster superstars. Officially named "Orca" whales, these large members of the dolphin family attract millions to... ... About the Effects of Captivity on Killer Whales...
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Help save orcas in captivity. Free them and let them live in peace with their... ... The Free Killer Whales in Captivity petition to sea world,marin world.any park with killer whales was written by jessica and is hosted free of charge at GoPetition...
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Click here for the updated InfoBook - Killer Whales. ... See live killer whales on the Shamu Cam! ... Killer whale classroom activity appropriate for grades 4-8.
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www.seaworld.org/infobooks/KillerWhale/home.html
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Ky, like every captive wild animal in the world, whether a circus elephant or a white tiger in Las Vegas, has complex physical and behavioral needs, which can never be fully satisfied in captivity. Breeding is just one of many such needs among killer whales, commonly known as orcas.
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Two months later, a pod of 13 killer whales approaches the shore. Burich harpoons a young whale, injuring but not killing it. "Immediately, two pod members came to the aid of the stunned whale, pushing it to the surface ... In 1977, Corky had her first calf, the first killer whale to be conceived and born in captivity.
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www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/whales/etc/orcas...
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