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Tell SeaWorld to Send its Orcas to Sanctuaries

Tell SeaWorld to Send its Orcas to Sanctuaries

September 28, 2021September 25, 2021 Supertrooper 1 Comment

Amaya, the youngest orca at SeaWorld, died unexpectedly last month. While this may seem like a one-time, tragic incident, it is well established that orcas suffer in captivity. Orcas, otherwise known as killer whales, are the largest member of the dolphin family and are found in every ocean on the planet. They are able to […]

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Grins and Fins: Meet the Sociable False Killer Whale

Grins and Fins: Meet the Sociable False Killer Whale

March 30, 2013May 20, 2020 Supertrooper 5 Comments

American photographer Doug Perrine, 60, captured this priceless image of a false killer whale mid-grin off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. Less commonly known than the killer whale (or orca), the false killer whale is the third largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. Growing to 1,500 pounds and up to 20 feet long, the […]

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