Caregivers at a Florida ocean park are taking steps to eventually return a 57-year-old whale back to its home waters in Washington's Puget Sound after more than five decades of captivity.
Caregivers at a Florida ocean park are taking steps to eventually return a 57-year-old whale back to its home waters in Washington's Puget Sound after more than five decades of captivity. But the timeline is uncertain.
"The plan for Lolita, which requires authorization from local and federal authorities, is guided by the world’s foremost experts in marine mammal care, along with her dedicated trainers," the Miami Seaquarium said in a statement. "These experts have extensive experience in marine mammal transport and are already introducing training to prepare Lolita for relocation."
"The story of Lolita the orca has been near and dear to my heart," said Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who helped broker the deal."I am proud — and enthusiastic — to play a role in finally returning Lolita to her native Pacific Northwest." "Returning Lolita to her home waters does not mean releasing her into the open ocean," Miami Seaquarium said in a statement."She is expected to remain under human care, in a protected habitat, for the rest of her life."
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Lolita the whale may someday return to wild, Miami park says, but timeline uncertainCaregivers at a South Florida ocean park are taking steps to prepare an orca whale named Lolita for a possible return to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound. She's been held captive for more than a half-century at the Miami Seaquarium. The park’s owner and a nonprofit announced a plan in March to possibly move the 57-year-old orca to a natural sea pen. But the move isn’t a done deal. Veterinarians and trainers are working to make sure the whale is strong enough for the journey and can acclimate to her new home.
Leer más »
Lolita the whale may someday return to wild, Miami park says, but timeline uncertainCaregivers at a South Florida ocean park are taking steps to prepare Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, for a possible return to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound.
Leer más »
Timeline Uncertain On Lolita The Orca Whale's Return To WildVets are working to make sure she's strong enough for the trip.
Leer más »
Timeline: How Georgia and South Carolina nuclear reactors ran so far off courseThe first of two nuclear reactors in Georgia is generating electricity and could be days away from achieving full-power operation. But the new units at Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Vogtle are $17 billion over budget and running seven years late.
Leer más »
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’s Full Relationship TimelineFrom their first meeting on tour to their split, recent reunion, and PDA-filled outings
Leer más »