Closure of French marine park sparks outcry over future of its two orcas
The closure of a marine zoo in the south of France has sparked intense debate over the future of inhabitants including orcas ...
'Devastating': Mother Orca Tahlequah Is Carrying Her Dead Calf Again
The orca who captured global attention in 2018 by carrying her deceased calf for 17 days has faced another heartbreaking loss.
Whale Expert Who Helped Real-Life Free Willy Is Fighting to Save 2 Orcas at Shutdown Marine Park (Exclusive)
Wikie and Keijo, the two remaining captive orcas in France, are set to move soon, but if that move is to a sanctuary is still ...
‘Friendly’ pod of orcas, CA51, make another appearance off O.C.’s coast
The family is well-known among California whale-watching enthusiasts, with a reputation for playfully interacting with boats.
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An orca that carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 is doing so once again
Similar behavior can also be seen in other socially cohesive animals with relatively long life spans, such as primates and dolphins, he added. Calf mortality is high: Only about 1 in 5 orca ...
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'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts
An orca leaping out of the water while performing at Marineland Antibes on 2 January [AFP] The fate of two killer whales is uncertain following the closure of a marine zoo in France on Sunday.