Only 73 southern resident orcas that live along the coast of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia remain as of July 1, according to the latest census from the Center for Whale Research. In the last year, three whales died—K21, K44 and L89. Meanwhile, two calves were born in February and April. The census found the […]
Tag: Killer Whale
First Evidence of Orcas Hunting and Eating Great White Sharks Seen in Drone Footage
Frequent readers of CNET Science will remember Port and Starboard, the duo of killer whales from a story we published in June, which detailed research showing great white sharks were being hunted by the whales off the coast of South Africa. New aerial footage, released on Monday, shows one member of the murderous pair — […]
Female Orca Dies at Marine Park, Making Her the Third to Die Prematurely in the Last 18 Months
A female orca named Kohana died at the Loro Parque marine park in Tenerife, Spain, making her the third killer whale to die at that park in the last 18 months. Kohana was the daughter of Tilikum, who was the subject of the groundbreaking documentary exposing SeaWorld called Blackfish. Kohana was just 20 years old. […]
Warning over SeaWorld orcas as trainer says ‘Jurassic Park-style’ breeding programme created ‘aggressive hybrid whales’
SEAWORLD “played god” with orcas during its breeding programme creating aggressive hybrid killer whales, a former trainer has claimed. Trainer John says that the world-famous marine park had “no idea” what they were creating and fears that the horror breeding programme could have led to more aggressive orcas being kept in captivity. John, who starred […]
After half a century in captivity, Tokitae the performing orca could finally go home
Five decades ago, a group of men rounded up more than 80 orcas in a cove on Whidbey Island off Washington state. Using boats, explosives, nets and sticks, they separated young orca calves from their mothers. Locals were haunted by the whales’ human-like cries, according to an account of the day. Six baby whales were […]
Watch as 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by pack of bloodthirsty orcas off Australian coast
This is the grisly moment a 50ft blue whale is eaten alive by a pack of bloodthirsty orcas off the Australian coast. The orcas were captured tearing into the blue whale, causing a streak of blood in the water in their wake. Jemma Sharp, who runs Whale Watch Western Australia, was only a few metres […]
Killer Whale Nakai Died From an Infection at SeaWorld After Nearly 20 Years of Captivity
A killer whale named Nakai, who was held captive at SeaWorld San Diego for 20 years, died last week from an infection. According to a statement from the park, Nakai died last Thursday after unsuccessful efforts to save him. “Veterinarians and health specialists had been actively treating an infection, but aggressive therapeutic and diagnostic efforts […]
New SWIMS Act Will End The Capture and Breeding of Whales for Public Display
The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) has successfully developed its first federal legislation to end the capture and breeding of whales for public display. The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only organization in the United States that is dedicated solely to securing legal rights for nonhuman animals. The SWIMS Act was introduced by Representatives Adam Schiff […]