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Whale Adventure
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Whale Adventure
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Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
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Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
Whale Adventure
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Captive killer whales are live killer whales which are held in captivity by humans, often for breeding or performance purposes. The practice of capturing and displaying these whales in exhibitions began in the 1960s, soon becoming popular attractions at public aquariums and aquatic theme parks due to their intelligence, trainability, striking appearance, playfulness, and sheer size. As of September, 2016, there were 56 orcas in captivity worldwide, 33 of which are captive-born. There are 13 live orcas in the Seaworld parks.The practice of keeping killer whales in captivity is controversial, due to the separation of their familial pod during capture, and their living conditions and health in captivity. There have been 4 human deaths involving orcas as of 2018, 3 of which involved a whale called Tilikum. Of the reported killer whale attacks in the wild, none have been fatal.
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