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Lolita, the second-oldest orca in captivity (born ca. 1966)

Historical image related to Lolita, the second-oldest orca in captivity (born ca. 1966) from August 18, 2023

Lolita (orca)

Captive female orca (c. 1966 – 2023)

Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki for short,, was a captive female orca of the southern resident population captured from the wild in September 1970 and displayed at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida. She was retired from performing and taken off public display in 2022, and…
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Orca

Largest living species of dolphin

The orca, or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. The only extant species in the genus Orcinus, it is recognizable by its distinct pigmentation; being mostly black on top, white on the bottom and having recognizable white eye…
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August 18

Day of the year

August 18 is the 230th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 135 days remain until the end of the year.
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