A pod of orcas have sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar
The pod rammed the boat's rudder for about 45 minutes. Authorities were able to get crew members to land safely, but their yacht was irreparably damaged.
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Kiska, 'the loneliest whale in the world,' dies at Canada amusement park
Canada's last captive killer whale died on Thursday at Marineland, according to local media. The orca, who has been in captivity since she was about 3 years old, was 47.
Last Orca Born In Captivity At SeaWorld Dies At Just 3 Months Old
Kyara died Monday after battling "very serious and progressive health issues," the company says. SeaWorld ended its breeding program last year after significant backlash from animal rights activists.
SeaWorld Welcomes Its Last Orca Born In Captivity
The orca Takara gave birth to a calf Wednesday at the SeaWorld park in San Antonio, Texas. SeaWorld announced last year that it was ending its breeding program.
Tilikum, SeaWorld's Famed Orca And Subject Of 'Blackfish,' Dies
Tilikum 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.
SeaWorld Agrees To End Captive Breeding Of Killer Whales
In an agreement with The Humane Society of the United States, the theme park will also phase out the use of the giant marine mammals in theatrical shows.
PETA Says Undercover SeaWorld Employee Posed As Animal Rights Activist
PETA says one of its supporters in California was actually a SeaWorld "agent" who infiltrated its activist network and tried to "incite illegal ... activity." SeaWorld has suspended the employee.
Paddle Boarder Who Wanted To See Orcas Gets An Up-Close Look
A pod of five orcas swam around — and even under — Rich German while he stood on his paddle board off of Laguna Beach, Calif. He videotaped the encounter.
SeaWorld CEO Steps Down Amid Controversy, Drop In Attendance
SeaWorld has be under fire for years, over its treatment of Orcas. A critical documentary suggested the treatment led to the death of a trainer in 2010.