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Tilikum was the largest orca in captivity. [8] He measured 22.5 feet (6.9 m) in length and weighed about 12,500 pounds (5,700 kg). [9] His pectoral fins were 7 feet (2.1 m) long, his fluke curled under, and his 6.5-foot-tall (2.0 m) dorsal fin was collapsed completely to his left side.
Joan Lunden (born Joan Elise Blunden, September 19, 1950) is an American journalist, an author, and a television host. Lunden was the co-host of ABC 's Good Morning America from 1980 to 1997, and has authored over ten books.
Joan Lunden and husband Jeff Konigsberg leaving the hospital with their first set of twins, Kate Elizabeth and Max Aaron, in 2003. (Photo by L. Busacca/WireImage) (L. Busacca via Getty Images)
SeaWorld officials report that the infamous whale Tilikum, that dragged a trained underwater to her death in 2010, is in deteriorating health.
Orkid at SeaWorld San Diego. Dozens of orcas (killer whales) are held in captivity for breeding or performance purposes. The practice of capturing and displaying orcas in exhibitions began in the 1960s, and they soon became popular attractions at public aquariums and aquatic theme parks due to their intelligence, trainability, striking appearance, playfulness, and sheer size.
Lunden, who keeps her mind young in ways that include doing jigsaw puzzles, learning Spanish and taking hip-hop classes, says the "little chip" that keeps her going so full-throttle can actually ...
I'm out shooting the stories with the Today show cameras," she says. "On Nov. 19, I will be back on 'Good Morning America' for the 40th anniversary." Lunden is active on social media, but please ...
Joan Ganz Cooney (born Joan Ganz; November 30, 1929) is an American television writer and producer. She is one of the founders of Sesame Workshop (formerly Children's Television Workshop or CTW), the organization famous for the creation of the children's television show Sesame Street , which was co-created by her.