Chewed on steel gates in between killing three people ORLANDO, Florida––Tilikum, 36, the most notorious of orca whales, died at SeaWorld Orlando early on January 6, 2016 “surrounded by trainers, care staff and veterinarians,” SeaWorld said in a prepared statement. The death of Tilikum leaves SeaWorld with 23 orcas, including seven males and 16 […]
About Tilikum: an open letter to Sea World
by Russ Rector To: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (9205 Southpark Center Loop #400, Orlando, FL 32819) Necropsy of wild animals is essential in conservation. Sea mammals of key interest include the orca or ‘killer whale’. Tilikum, a famous captive orca presented to the public as education for over 31 years, is regularly described as an […]