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☆ An orca kept in the world's smallest enclosure died from multiple illnesses before her release into open waters, necropsy finds
  + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Lolita the orca, who went by many names, died from multiple illnesses. She also suffered from 17 other chronic illnesses. AdvertisementAdvertisementA newly released necropsy reveals that Lolita — a 57-year-old orca who spent nearly all her life in captivity — died from the progression of multiple chronic illnesses, including pneumonia, kidney degeneration, and a chronic heart condition. The necropsy also listed 17 other illnesses in the aging orca, including gastritis, tongue ulcers, and keratitis — an inflammation of the cornea. The 5,000-pound orca lived in the world's smallest orca enclosure — only 80 by 35 feet with a depth of 20 feet.
Persons: —, Lolita, keratitis, Seaquarium, Lolita — Organizations: Service, Miami Herald, Orca Network Locations: Pacific
☆ One-third of the world's captive orcas are in the US, and no one can agree on what to do with them
  + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Erin Heger | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +12 min
There are 18 captive orcas in the US. Captive orcas can also show signs of chronic stress. Captive orcas can suffer a number of health problems including severe tooth damage. The history of releasing captive orcas in the USOnly one captive orca in the US has ever been released back into the ocean — Keiko, the orca who starred in the 1993 film "Free Willy." Captive orcas can't thrive in small tanks but may not thrive in the wild, either.
Persons: Naomi Rose, Rose, Marcos del Mazo, Monika Wieland Shields, Tilikum, Shields, aren't, Chris Dold, Dold, Keiko, Willy, Colin Davey, Keiko wasn't, Mark Palmer, Palmer, Little Grey, White, Aaron Chown, Lori Marino, Marino, Paul Harris, we've, Serge MELESAN, orcas Organizations: SeaWorld, Animal, Service, Animal Welfare Institute, Orca Behavior, Magnolia Pictures, Miami Seaquarium, Miami Herald, Tribune, Getty, Mammal, PETA Locations: SeaWorld, SeaWorld Orlando, Florida, Mexico City, Oregon, Iceland, Norway, Washington, Caribbean, Nova Scotia
☆ Dolphin That Shared a Tank With Lolita the Orca at Miami Seaquarium Moves to SeaWorld San Antonio
  + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Associated Press | Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com   time to read: +2 min
MIAMI (AP) — A Pacific white-sided dolphin who shared a tank with Lolita the orca at the Miami Seaquarium until Lolita died last month has been moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, where he will live with others of his species, officials said Monday. Li’i will be joining other Pacific white-sided dolphins in San Antonio, some of whom he lived with previously, the park said in a Facebook post. SeaWorld San Antonio is one of only two places in the United States to care for his species, officials said. The 40-year-old aquatic mammal had been the only remaining Pacific white-sided dolphin at the Seaquariam, according to a Seaquariam Facebook post. Political Cartoons View All 1179 ImagesAnimal rights activists had been fighting for years to have Lolita freed from her tank at the Seaquarium.
Persons: Lolita, Li’i, Lolita —, Toki —, Toki, Jim Irsay Organizations: MIAMI, Miami, SeaWorld, Facebook, Dolphin Company, Indianapolis Colts, U.S . Department of Agriculture Locations: SeaWorld San Antonio, San Antonio, United States, Pacific, Federal
☆ Lolita the Orca, Mainstay of Miami Seaquarium for 50 Years, Dies
  + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Jesus Jiménez | More About Jesus Jiménez | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
Lolita, an orca at the Miami Seaquarium that had entertained guests for more than 50 years before the park bowed to public pressure and planned to release it into the ocean, died on Friday. The orca, also known as Tokitae and Toki, had shown “serious signs of discomfort” over the past two days before she died of what was believed to be a renal issue, the Miami Seaquarium said in a post on Facebook. “Toki was an inspiration to all who had the fortune to hear her story and especially to the Lummi nation that considered her family,” the Seaquarium said. “Those of us who have had the honor and privilege to spend time with her will forever remember her beautiful spirit.”Under pressure from animal advocates who protested against the Seaquarium, officials there announced in February that it was preparing to return Lolita to the ocean. The Dolphin Company, which owns the aquatic park, said in March that relocating Lolita would happen in about 18 to 24 months.
Persons: Miami Seaquarium, “ Toki Organizations: Miami, Facebook, Dolphin Company
☆ After a half-century in captivity, could Tokitae the orca finally be free?
  + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Lilian Manansala | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: 1 min
The killer whale Tokitae, also known as Lolita, may finally be released after more than 50 years in captivity in the world's smallest orca enclosure. Billionaire Jim Irsay is helping fund a $20 million plan to transport the 57-year-old mammal to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest.
Persons: Jim Irsay Locations: Pacific Northwest
☆ A billionaire wants to use a cargo plane to fly an orca to freedom after 53 years in captivity. Here's how it could work.
  + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
A $20 million plan to release a killer whale named Tokitae from captivity is firming up. The orca has been kept in a small enclosure in the Miami Seaquarium since her capture 53 years ago. The billionaire-backed plan would see the killer whale loaded on a plane and flown across the US. The killer whale has been living in the world's smallest orca tank, which measures 80 feet by 35 feet. She's the second oldest orca living in captivity.
Persons: I've, let's, Jim Irsay, Pat McAfee, Toki, Euronews, Miami Seaquarium, Orcas, Tokitae Organizations: Miami, Service, Indianapolis Colts, Dolphin Company, The Times, Seattle Airport, Times, Miami Herald, Tribune, Getty Locations: Wall, Silicon, Seattle, London, Miami, San Juan, Tokitae, Penn Cove , Washington, Lummi, Pacific
☆ Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
  + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Tyler Clifford | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
[1/2] A killer whale jumps out of the water in the sea near Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan, July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonMarch 30 (Reuters) - 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 Thursday. The plan to return Lolita to her natural habitat requires federal approval, according to the newspaper. The Seaquarium's previous owner, SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (SEAS.N), phased out killer whale shows in 2016. Killer whales are highly social mammals that have no natural predators and can up to 80 years.
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