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Kasatka, an approximately 42-year old Icelandic female, has died at SeaWorld California. After a prolonged battle with what veterinarians believed was a bacterial lung infection, her health and appetite began to decline significantly over the past several days - despite treatment for her condition - and the decision was made to euthanize her.
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Tilikum, the 36-year old Icelandic male who resided at the SeaWorld Florida park, has died.
On August 1, 2016, SeaWorld posted to their SeaWorldCares website that the approximately 39 year old Icelandic whale, Kasatka, is sick.
Kasatka has reportedly been battling a bacterial respiratory infection for several years, but is no longer responding to medication as well as she has in the past.
This morning on their SeaWorld Cares site, SeaWorld made a huge announcement that will permanently change the future of their parks.
SeaWorld announced today that they will be ending their breeding program with their Orca, and that this will be the last generation of Orca they hold in captivity - also mentioning that Takara, an adult female Orca being housed at the Texas park, became pregnant last year.
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Gender: Female Pod: Russian Transients Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2015 Age at Capture: Approx. 3 years Current Location: Seaside Dolphinarium, Nakhodka, Russia
Sometime in late July 2015, three Orca were captured in the Okhotsk Sea in Russia. Two of the whales were captured by TINRO, the Russian Pacific Scientific Research Fisheries Center based in Vladivostok, Russia.
In a video released in November 2015, Deputy Director of TINRO, Yuri Blinov, spoke on camera about the research being done at the Seaside Dolphinarium.
The video shows one of the Orca that was captured, who is a female and has apparently been named Malvina. The other two Orca captured the same time as Malvina were both moved to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China. Blinov explained to the camera that Malvina is still afraid of cameras and unknown people.
It is believed that Malvina is approximately 3 years old, and is still being housed at the TINRO Seaside Dolphinarium.
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The last living captive Orca has been profiled. Please continue following this blog for future updates and future profiles on possible births or captures, as well as future projects.
Please also visit 160captives to learn about deceased captive Orca.
Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2015 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
Sometime in late July 2015, two new Orca were captured in the Okhotsk Sea in Russia. These two whales were captured by TINRO, the Russian Pacific Scientific Research Fisheries Center based in Vladivostok, Russia.
In December 2015, it was confirmed that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China had imported a total of 9 Orca to their park between 2013 and 2015; two in 2013, five in 2014, and two in 2015.
There is still very little that is known about these captives.
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Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2015 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
Sometime in early July 2015, a young, lone Orca was captured in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.
In December 2015, it was confirmed that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China had imported a total of 9 Orca to their park between 2013 and 2015; two in 2013, five in 2014, and two in 2015.
There is still very little that is known about these captives.
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Gender: Female Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Born at SeaWorld of California Date of Capture: Born December 2, 2014 Age at Capture: Captive born Current Location: SeaWorld of California
On December 2, 2014, captive born female Kalia gave birth to her first calf; a female later named Amaya and possibly sired by the Icelandic male Ulises - though DNA testing is still required in order to confirm if Ulises is the father.
Due to Kalia having only been 9 years old when her pregnancy was announced, some controversy and intense criticism ensued and some began questioning what kind of a mother she would be at this age, as well as why SeaWorld had been Artificially Inseminating such a young whale.
However, Kalia is still housed with her mother, Kasatka, who has helped Kalia become a good mother to her calf.
Today, Amaya is less than a year old and can often be seen with her uncle, Makani, or off on her own exploring other areas of the tanks.
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Gender: Female Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2014 Age at Capture: Approx. 4 years Current Location: Moscow Dolphinarium & Aquarium, Russia
Sometime in July 2014, four more Orca were captured in the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia. Three of the whales were transferred to China, while the fourth, a young female later known as Malyshka or Juliet, was transferred to the Moscow Dolphinarium & Aquarium.
Here, Juliet met two other young whales; another female named Narnia, and a young male named Nord. It appears that Narnia, who is approximately 8 or 9 years old, is a caretaker in regards to both Nord and Juliet, who are both under 6 years. All three whales appear to get along well.
In July 2015, some private shows were conducted, though the purpose for these shows is still unknown. Theories state that it may have been to see if the whales could handle an audience, for advertisement purposes, or for the aquarium owners or investors.
On August 4, 2015, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, visited the aquarium. The following day, the aquarium opened it’s doors to those who received special invitations - however, visitors were met with protesters from the Alliance for Animals. While some visitors ignored them, others were upset. Though some visitors took the time to chat with the protesters and ask questions, and many ended up deciding against going to the aquarium.
According to the website of the Mosquarium, any kind of photography is prohibited, but photos and videos have been appearing on social media sites, such as Instagram, regardless.
Today, Juliet is approximately 6 years old and still resides at the Mosquarium with Nord and Narnia, and is reportedly being trained still.
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Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2014 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
During July of 2014, a total of four orca were captured in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.
In December 2015, it was confirmed that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China had imported a total of 9 Orca to their park between 2013 and 2015; two in 2013, five in 2014, and two in 2015.
There is still very little information available about these whales.
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Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2014 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
During July of 2014, a total of four orca were captured in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.
In December 2015, it was confirmed that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China had imported a total of 9 Orca to their park between 2013 and 2015; two in 2013, five in 2014, and two in 2015.
There is still very little information available about these whales.
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Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sea of Okhotsk, Russia Date of Capture: July 2014 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China
During July of 2014, a total of four orca were captured in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia.
In December 2015, it was confirmed that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China had imported a total of 9 Orca to their park between 2013 and 2015; two in 2013, five in 2014, and two in 2015.
There is still very little information available about these whales.
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Gender: Female Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Born at SeaWorld of Texas Date of Capture: Born December 6, 2013 Age at Capture: Captive born Current Location: SeaWorld of Texas
On December 6, 2013, the captive born female Takara gave birth to her fourth calf; a female named Kamea sired by the Argentinean male Kshamenk via Artificial Insemination.
Kamea can often be seen swimming alongside her mother and sister Sakari, as well as Unna, but will can also be seen with any of her other tank mates.
Today, Kamea is 1 year old and still resides at the Texas park.
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Gender: Male Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Born at Marineland Antibes, France Date of Capture: Born November 20, 2013 Age at Capture: Captive born Current Location: Marineland Antibes, France
On November 20, 2013, captive-born female Wikie gave birth to her second calf; a male named Keijo. His father has never been confirmed, though it is believed that Keijo’s father is his uncle Valentin, which would mean Keijo is inbred.
Despite this, Keijo is an active calf who spends a lot of time with his mother and older half-brother, Moana. He is often seen copying the older whales during shows. However, some troubling behavior has been observed between Wikie and Keijo in the past.
On May 26, 2014, a video was uploaded to YouTube showing Keijo on the slideout. When he attempts to reenter the water, Wikie comes out of the pool and pushes him further onto the slideout. Wikie repeats this at least 2 times throughout the video. This behavior is most likely a learned behavior, as there is photo evidence of Wikie being forced onto the slideout by her own mother, Sharkan. It is unknown why Sharkan ever displayed this behavior in the first place as no wild populations have ever been observed purposely forcing their calves to beach themselves.
Today, Keijo is 1 year old and still resides at Marineland Antibes with his mother, half-brother, and two uncles.
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Gender: Male Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sakhalin Island, Russia Date of Capture: October 2013 Age at Capture: Approx. 6 years Current Location: Moscow Dolphinarium & Aquarium, Russia
Sometime in October 2013, a group of three Orca were captured near Sakhalin Island in Russia. One of the whales was either released, transported elsewhere, or died; there is no information on the whereabouts of this whale. A second whale from this capture was reportedly moved to China, though no other information is available.
The third whale, a young male later named Nord, was transferred to the Adaptation Center in Livadia near Nakhodka where he was kept with several other whales, including a female named Narnia who was captured in 2012.
On December 2, 2013, Narnia and Nord were transferred to Moscow where they spent some time in iron tanks at the All-Russian Exhibition Center while the Moscow Dolphinarium & Aquarium was being constructed. After construction was nearly finished, Narnia and Nord were moved into their new ‘home’ and in July 2014, were joined by another young female known as Malyshka or Juliet.
In July 2015, some private shows were conducted but the purpose for these shows is unknown. It could have been to see if the whales could handle an audience, for advertisement purposes, or for the aquarium owners.
On August 4th, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the aquarium. The following day, the aquarium opened up to those who received special invitations - however, visitors were met with protesters from the Alliance for Animals. While some visitors ignored them, others were upset. Though some visitors took the time to chat with the protesters and ask questions, and many decided against going to the aquarium.
According to the website of the Mosquarium, any kind of photography is prohibited but photos and videos have been appearing on social media sites, such as Instagram, regardless.
Today, Nord is approximately 6 years old and still resides in the Mosquarium with Narnia and Juliet.
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Gender: N/A Pod: N/A Place of Capture: Sakhalin Island, Russia Date of Capture: October 2013 Age at Capture: N/A Current Location: N/A; may be in Russia or China
Sometime in October 2013, three more Orca were captured near Sakhalin Island in Russia. Only two are known to be currently in captivity - it is unknown what happened to the third, or if there was ever a third whale.
One of the whales, a young male named Nord, was sent to the Moscow Dolphinarium & Aquarium with the female known as Narnia in December 2013.
Today, very little is known about the second whale and it is unclear if they are still in Russia, or have been moved to China.
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