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  2. List of captive orcas - Wikipedia

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    Initially named Walter the Whale, [144] [145] this orca was taken into captivity during the Yukon Harbor orca capture operation, which was the first planned, deliberate trapping of a large group of orcas (killer whales). 15 southern resident orcas were trapped by Ted Griffin and his Seattle Public Aquarium party on 15 February 1967, in Yukon ...

  3. Tilikum (orca) - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. Corky (orca) - Wikipedia

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    2 Captivity. 3 Incident. 4 Controversy. 5 See also. 6 Further reading. 7 References. ... He was the oldest and largest captive orca at the time of his death. [9] As ...

  5. Captive orcas - Wikipedia

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    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.

  6. 'World's loneliest orca' listed as endangered - AOL

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    Lolita, a killer whale, has spent the last near half-century in captivity, and currently resides at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida. 'World's loneliest orca' listed as endangered Skip to main content

  7. Granny (orca) - Wikipedia

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    As one of the longest living known orcas, Granny is employed as an example in arguments against keeping orcas in captivity, referencing the allegedly reduced lifespan of captive animals. [17] As of 2023, the oldest captive orca is Corky, who has been in captivity since 1969. The average lifespan for a captive orca is 20 to 30 years. [18]

  8. Lolita, Miami Seaquarium’s beloved orca, dies after more than ...

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    Lolita, Miami Seaquarium’s beloved orca, died Friday after more than 50 years in captivity, her caregivers announced in a statement late Friday afternoon. The endangered killer whale — also ...

  9. After 50 years in captivity, a plan to return Miami orca to ...

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    More than 50 years after being captured in the Pacific Ocean and held for decades at the Miami Seaquarium, a plan to return Lolita the Orca to "home waters" to live out the rest of her days was ...