Tag Archives: blackfish
27Feb
One Dolphin’s Story: Lolita
Quick Facts Born: 1966 (estimated) Captured: August 8, 1970, Penn Cove, Washington, United States On August 8, 1970 at approximately four years
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16Mar
No “Social Distancing” for Captive Dolphins; Whales
You might have seen the term, “social distancing” popping up on your news feeds and internet as a strategy to help slow
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16May
Keto: 24 Years Behind Bars
Keto is without doubt one of the most impressive beings I have ever seen. His sleek, torpedo-shaped body has undergone millions of
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05Feb
“Sad” SeaWorld Loses Another Orca
“The entire SeaWorld family is deeply saddened by the loss.” These words are part of a statement put out by entertainment giant
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06Jan
Swim, Tilikum, Swim
13Aug
It’s No Longer an Option NOT to Listen
For 1000 miles, Tahlequah grieved – while her baby decomposed. Born on July 24, the calf would live only about 30 minutes
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27Apr
May 12 is Empty the Tanks!
Say NO to the Dolphin Show! Save the date! On May 12, be a voice for the voiceless and join thousands
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28Feb
Kshamenk: The Forgotten Orca in Argentina
On September 19, 1992, a transient pod of orcas was swimming in waters off the coast of Argentina. The seals were there,
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16Feb
Why Training an Orca to Mimic Human Words Is Cruel
Imagine an orca swimming in the ocean and saying the human words “hello” and “bye-bye.” It would be a strange scenario. Onlookers would
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06Dec
Loro Parque’s ‘Blackfish’ is Pregnant
Two days after first being reported by Spanish online newspaper El Dia Es, Loro Parque has confirmed the pregnancy of one of
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