The 50-year-old orca had been at SeaWorld Orlando for 40 years and was one of just five killer whales at the park.

SeaWorld killer whale Katina has died at 50, prompting renewed criticism of lifelong orca captivity and its impact on animal welfare.

SeaWorld Orlando announced that Katina, a killer whale in captivity for most of her 50 years, including 40 years at the Florida park, has died.

A BELOVED orca with a “big personality” has tragically died, aged 50. Katina the killer whale was known for delighting visitors to SeaWorld Orlando by sticking out her tongue. She also ...

SeaWorld's beloved Katina has died. The water park has released the cause of death for the killer whale, who was believed to ...

Katina, the orca, has passed away. She was a wild-born orca who lived in captivity for decades, succumbing to an illness at ...

SeaWorld's decision to prioritize her comfort and welfare during her geriatric years showcases the organization's commitment to animal care. Despite the dedicated efforts of the staff, Katina passed ...

The lawsuit argues that SeaWorld failed to “maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition by negligently failing to ...

The wave of criticism slamming SeaWorld for its treatment of orcas has not receded, despite the company's plans to develop larger enclosures and to funnel millions into funding for marine research.

TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) - Tilikum, the orca who killed several people and was featured in the documentary "Blackfish" making the case against keeping orcas in captivity, died on Friday, SeaWorld ...

SeaWorld Orlando announced Sunday the death of one of its killer whales, "Katina." She was 50. SeaWorld said Katina's health began to decline as she got older, and that her health declined in recent ...