Tilikum, SeaWorld's Famed Orca And Subject Of 'Blackfish,' DiesJanuary 6, 2017Tilikum was estimated to be 36 years old and had been in declining health for months. In 2010, he killed a SeaWorld trainer; a documentary about the incident led to outcry over orca captivity.
EnvironmentAnimal Rights Activists Call on Lawmakers to Ban Killer Whale ShowsApril 4, 2014 | Max PringleAnimal rights activists will gather at the state Capitol Monday and petition lawmakers in support of a bill that would ban killer whale shows and captive breeding in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
