SeaWorld Killer Whale Matriarch Euthanized

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SeaWorld killer whale Kasatka, the matriarch featured in the documentary Blackfish, was euthanized Tuesday due to having lung disease. She was 42 years old and came into captivity when she was 1 years old. She had 4 calves, 6 grand calves and 2 great grand calves. Ten killer whales in captivity in SeaWorld San Diego. Last year the company agreed to end its controversial orca captive-breeding program.

Read more here (story #6).

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