In captivity, whales breach the surface more ... some experts think speed could also be a factor. In the wild, killer whales swim on average 3 to 4 mph and can sprint at speeds up to 34 mph.

Keiko was the 15-year-old orca that played Willy in the movie. He became the first captive orca ever to return to the wild.

Orcas (also known as killer whales) are inherently unsuited to being held in captivity, due to their ranging habits, size, longevity, intelligence, sociality, and acoustic needs. Orca sociality is ...

Experienced trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by a killer whale named Tilikum in 2010 SeaWorld Orlando in Florida in front of ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The killer whale Tokitae, also known as Lolita, may finally be released after more than 50 years in captivity in the world's smallest orca enclosure. Billionaire ...

Two famous whales, two very different lives and a powerful example of what captivity means for an orca: not just a potentially shorter life, but a less enriching one, as well. Jason Tartick Has ...

‘Corky’, as she was named, is believed to have lived in captivity longer than any other living orca. Alexandra Morton ... “She needed other whales with her,” says Morton ...

the massive killer whale that would take her life in 2010. Tilikum, known to many as the subject of the Netflix show, Blackfish, had been in captivity for over 30 years, making him one of the ...

“Survival deteriorates” during the age ranges when captive-born whales are typically transferred ... a common feature of captive orca management. Wildlife living a long life in captivity does not ...

"Blackfish" examines the violent and lethal history of the killer whale Tilikum, providing a emotionally compelling case against the captivity of such large, intelligent creatures. The filmmaker’s ...