If you went to a large aquarium a decade ago, such as SeaWorld or the Miami Seaquarium, you probably remember seeing orcas, also known as killer whales, perform. However, animal advocates, Indigenous activists, and others have pushed to end the harmful practise of confining these massive whales in small pools and forcing them to perform for crowds. In this ongoing crusade, … [Read more...] about Lolita the Orca Could Be Released Soon After Decades in Captivity
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After Five Decades in Captivity at The Miami Seaquarium, Lolita The Orca Whale Could Reenter the Wild
The geriatric killer whale could soon return to the waters off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, the region where Lolita's mother reportedly still lives Lolita the killer whale may return to the ocean and maybe reunite with her elderly mother 52 years after being brought into captivity. According to The Guardian, activists are making progress in their decades-long … [Read more...] about After Five Decades in Captivity at The Miami Seaquarium, Lolita The Orca Whale Could Reenter the Wild