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Killer Whale captivity says it all in the name. It is when orcas or killer whales are taken from the wild and put into captivity. Majority of orcas in captivity are used for entertainment purposes like Sea World as a example. Orca captivity do bring issues like massive reduction in life expectancy and the collapse of dorsal fins which isn't ever seen in wild.
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Who was the first killer whale born in captivity to survive?
shamu
How many years can a killer whale live in captivity?
80 years and up
How long do Killer whale live in captivity?
not as long as they do in the wild. Although it is common for captive bred Killer whales not to live as long as they do in the wild, there have been some exceptional cases where they have lived for upto forty years in captivity.
What do orcas wiegh?
it ways about 300-400 pounds at birth and the smallest Adult whale is about 2.6 tons and the largest killer whale in captivity is about 12.5 tons
What is a pregnant fish killer called?
Killer whale Killer whale Killer whale
Did shamoo kill 3 people?
The whale that killed three people was not Shamu but Tilikum, the largest killer whale in captivity. He has killed two trainers and a park visitor.
What was the largest animal ever captured?
The largest animal ever captured and held in captivity is the Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca).
How many whales in captivity?
I don't believe there are hump back whales in captivity. There are many killer whales, but i don't think the aquarium owners could keep a whale that large.None.
What physical features hindered the killer whale from surviving?
its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale
7 species in captivity to a dolphin?
bottle nose dolphin white sided dolphin commerson dolphin orca rough tooth dolphin false killer whale pilot whale
Which is faster a killer whale or a sperm whale?
a killer whale is faster
How many sperm whales are in captivity?
I don't believe there are hump back whales in captivity. There are many killer whales, but i don't think the aquarium owners could keep a whale that large.None.
