- Tilikum (orca) - Wikipedia
Tilikum (c December 1981[1] – January 6, 2017), nicknamed Tilly, [2] was a captive male orca who spent most of his life at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida He was captured in Iceland in 1983; about a year later, he was transferred to Sealand of the Pacific near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada [3]
- The True and Tragic Story of Tilikum, SeaWorlds Captive Orca
When it comes to tales of killer whales harming humans, Tilikum's story is the most notorious Tilikum, also known as Tilly, was a male orca whale (Orcinus orca) captured off the coast of Iceland in 1983, when he was about 2 years old
- What Happened to Tilikum, the Orca That Killed His SeaWorld Trainer . . .
Tilikum was the focus for the controversial 2013 documentary Blackfish, which detailed the killings and presented them as a direct result of the stress he endured while living in captivity
- Tilikum: The Whale Who Rebelled - Whale Sanctuary Project
As his expert 40-year-old trainer Dawn Brancheau leaned over the edge of his tank during what is called a “relationship session,” the 11-ton star orca Tilikum took her in his mouth, dragged her into the pool, shook her, fractured much of her body, drowned her, savaged her, and killed her
- Tilikum, The Captive Orca From ‘Blackfish’ Who Killed His Trainer
A male orca who was captured in Iceland in 1983, Tilikum lived most of his life in captivity at SeaWorld Orlando, where he killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010
- Tilikum the Killer Whale: A Tragic and Violent Life
Tilikum died a year later of a lung infection – 33 years after being captured as a baby off the coast of Iceland But even though he died over six years ago, he will no doubt remain a symbol of the controversy surrounding aquatic parks for years to come
- Tilikum - Killer Whale Wiki
Tilikum (pronounced till-EH-kum) was an approximately 35-year-old male Icelandic killer whale who lived at SeaWorld Orlando He is considered to be largely responsible for the death of senior trainer Dawn Brancheau in February 2010, an incident that sparked debate about the ethics of keeping
- What happened to Tilikum after the documentary? - The Institute for . . .
Tilikum was the central figure in Blackfish The documentary explored his life, from his capture to his involvement in the deaths of three people Blackfish argued that his aggressive behavior was a direct result of the stresses and trauma of captivity
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