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To date, the only male the calf has been introduced to is Makani, so it definitely wouldn't be Ulises. Who you saw was probably Kasatka, Makani and Kalias mother.

As it stands, the calf has been introduced to all the females, so Kasatka, Shouka, Orkid, and Corky, as well as Makani.

AFAIK, she hasn't been introduced to any of the males (aside from Makani), however I imagine that the next whale to be introduced will be Nakai (its honestly rather strange he hasn't been introduced yet, as he was with Makani by the time he was 9 days old), followed by Keet, followed by Ikaika, followed by Ulises.

 

I thought Kasatka was Kalia's mother.

 

Sorry,I'm absolutely terrible with identifying the orcas, but I definitely should have known it wasn't Ulises,as the orca in the tank didn't have the drooping fin Ulises has.

 

She is. That's what the post says ?

 

A video of one of the shows on Kalia's 10 birthday. There are some snippets of information on Kalia and her Calf, which is why I posted a video of a show, which I wouldn't normally do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkgrSIIV1S4

 

A new documentary about SeaWorld thats puts the spotlight on 50 years of caring.

New documentary puts the spotlight on SeaWorld’s 50 Years of Caring

 

A bit more on the new tanks:
SeaWorld officials describe in more detail plans for killer whale tank expansion | UTSanDiego.com

 

The bill to ban captive Killer Whales in California will not be reintroduced, at least not this year.

Bill to ban orca shows at SeaWorld will not be reintroduced this year - LA Times

Also, Kalia's calf has a name, Amaya. The name means "Night Rain."

SeaWorld announces name of baby killer whale | FOX5 San Diego ? San Diego news, weather, traffic, sports from KSWB

 

Good news for once from the "whales-in-captivity"-front.

 

What crime have the animals began that they will be punished and forced to live in "Captivity"?

Imprisonment is an instrument of human criminal justice, used to punish the criminals .Does animals know anything about human crimna ljustice ? I bet, no.I find it unfortunate that even "Zoofriends"talk about the zoo animals live in captivity-the animal rights activists may like that very much ... The term"captivity" is ALWAYS negative.

Sorry for this offstopic-but it was time to say that once.

 

@Bib Fortuna: You are running into open doors, my friend. But it was the term that was used in the article.

And by the way: Animal rights activists may even like it very much if someone is writing "animal XY can not be kept in zoos"...

 

Mayxbe, but nevertheless, most zoofriends use it-even in german zoomagazines or fourms...

Point 2:Yeah,but it is the truth...in some points, zoo activists are not wrong, wouldn't you agree, Zoomaniac ?Think about it.I'm interested in zoos, of course, but I stand against them more critical than you.

 

Some non Killer Whale related news.

First, there has been an uptick in the number of Sea Lion strandings, to the point of NOAA considering declaring an unusual mortality event. A large number of them are at SeaWorld undergoing rehabilitation.

Pup Rescue: Sea Lion Strandings on the Rise in California - NBC News

Also, SeaWorld's penguins are participating in a research project. They are test driving equipment for a research project that will take place in Antarctica with Emperor Penguins in order to see if said equipment will impede their movement while it is attached to their backs.

SeaWorld penguins help local research project - CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station - KFMB Channel 8

 

Snowflake the polar bear was artificially inseminated.

Polar Bear At SeaWorld San Diego Artificially Inseminated | KPBS

 

I just realized it isn't 2013 anymore.

Nearly two dozen marine mammals are being cared for SeaWorld following last weeks oil spill.

SeaWorld Now Caring For 15 Sea Lions, 6 Seals From Oil Spill | KPBS

Unfortunately several of them have died while in care, including two dolphins and several pinnipeds. Necropsies are planned. Currently 17 Sea Lions and five Elephant Seals are being cared for.

Three oiled mammals brought to SeaWorld San Diego die - LA Times

Also, the park is caring for a Sea Lion who has been impaled by what appears to have been a spear, so deeply that it needed to surgery to have the spear removed. The Sea Lion has been named Bubba and it is expected that he will be released.

http://www.10news.com/news/impaled-sea-lion-gets-treatment-at-seaworld

 

Obie the Walrus has passed away at 28. I will miss him ):

 

Does have the Construction on the new ocra pool started yet ?

 

To my knowledge application for construction permits haven't even been filed...

 

How long does it take to get construction permits in San Diego? Also, are they a matter of public record or are they more private? Just wondering so I can keep better track of this.

I wonder how long the actual construction will take.

 

Apparently 3 construction walls have been erected near Shamu stadium. Could this be the beginning stages of preparation for the Blue World Project,or just maintenance?