Title: More tragic news at SeaWorld as whale dies mysteriously
Post by: Donna on 12-Sep-10, 10:31:52 AM
SeaWorld San Diego announced this week that one of its killer whales has died mysteriously. The whale, a 12 year old male named Sumar, was the star of the orca show.
Officials said Sumar began to act lethargic on Monday and was given antibiotics by the parks veterinarian. His condition worsened and he died on Tuesday. A necropsy is planned to determine his cause of death.
There has been a series of tragic events occurring in the SeaWorld company this year. In June a whale named Taima died while giving birth to a stillborn calf at the Orlando park. Also in Orlando last February, trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the whale Tilikum during a training session.
Sumar
Officials said Sumar began to act lethargic on Monday and was given antibiotics by the parks veterinarian. His condition worsened and he died on Tuesday. A necropsy is planned to determine his cause of death.
There has been a series of tragic events occurring in the SeaWorld company this year. In June a whale named Taima died while giving birth to a stillborn calf at the Orlando park. Also in Orlando last February, trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the whale Tilikum during a training session.
SumarTitle: Re: More tragic news at SeaWorld as whale dies mysteriously
Post by: MAK on 12-Sep-10, 11:46:11 AM
:( I'm sorry for you Donna as I know how much you love these whales. I'm also sorry for what humans continue to do to these and other defenseless creatures. :heart:
Title: Re: More tragic news at SeaWorld as whale dies mysteriously
Post by: dbishop on 13-Sep-10, 09:03:36 AM
Very sad.
According to recent studies, the life span of Orcas in the wild is not very long these days. Being apex predators they build up toxins, and tend to die at a young age.
Anybody see any of the recent studies of Orca dialects? Apparently different populations have different languages.
According to recent studies, the life span of Orcas in the wild is not very long these days. Being apex predators they build up toxins, and tend to die at a young age.
Anybody see any of the recent studies of Orca dialects? Apparently different populations have different languages.