Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katrina, a killer whale in captivity for most of her 50 years, including 40 years at SeaWorld Orlando, has died. Photo by Erik S.

Why do killer whales (orcas) in captivity kill humans, whereas this doesn't happen in the wild? Federal hearings on the safety of keeping killer whales in captivity began this week, convened by the ...

SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the death Sunday of a 50-year-old killer whale named Katina. “Her health had begun to significantly decline as she entered her geriatric years,” the theme park ...

Many people flock to SeaWorld's four main park locations each year — which are located in Florida, San Diego, San Antonio, and Abu Dhabi — to ride the rides, tour the park's massive aquariums, and ...

At SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida yesterday, a killer whale snatched a trainer in its jaws and thrashed her around under water. She was drowned in front of a horrified audience. That's led to new ...