Captive orcas - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the practice of capturing and displaying orcas (killer whales) in aquariums and theme parks since the 1960s. Find out the challenges, impacts and controversies of keeping orcas in captivity, such as health, safety and social issues.
Orca | Animals - Monterey Bay Aquarium
WEBOrcas are the largest of the dolphin species. Female orcas gestate their calves for 15 to 18 months. A calf can weigh 350 pounds (160 kg) at birth! Hunting together like a pack of wolves, a pod of orcas can surround a school of salmon or even overwhelm a larger whale.
List of captive orcas - Wikipedia
WEBOrcas, or killer whales, are large predatory cetaceans that were first captured live and displayed in exhibitions in the 1960s. They soon became popular attractions at public aquariums and aquatic theme parks due to their intelligence, trainability, striking appearance, playfulness in captivity and sheer size. [1] .
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in …
WEBMar 30, 2023 · A Florida aquarium has reached a deal with animal welfare advocates to release Lolita, a 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) killer whale held in captivity for more than half a century, officials said on...
Orcas don’t do well in captivity. Here’s why. - National Geographic
WEBMar 25, 2019 · The article explores the health and welfare issues of orcas in sea parks and aquariums, citing scientific research and expert opinions. It reveals the high mortality rate, tooth damage, and...
Lolita, oldest orca held in captivity, dies before chance to ... - NPR
WEBAug 19, 2023 · Lolita, the oldest orca held in captivity, died on Friday — less than five months after the Miami Seaquarium announced plans to release her back into her native ocean waters.
Florida aquarium plans to return Lolita the orca after 50 years in ...
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Nearly five decades after being captured and held in the Miami Seaquarium, Lolita the orca will finally be able to return to the Pacific to live out the rest of her days.
Fate of orcas in captivity - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBLearn about the history, current situation and challenges of keeping orcas (killer whales) in captivity around the world. Find out how many orcas are held in marine parks, zoos and aquariums, how they were captured or born, and how many have died.
Orca (Killer Whale) | Online Learning Center - Aquarium of the Pacific
WEBLearn about orcas, the largest of the dolphins, and their three specialized sub-populations: residents, transients, and offshore. Find out their distribution, behavior, diet, reproduction, and threats.
Lolita the Orca May Swim Free After Decades at Miami Seaquarium
WEBMar 30, 2023 · Lolita, the killer whale that has entertained visitors to the Miami Seaquarium for decades, may be released to the ocean in 18 months to two years, according to the company that owns the marine...