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An NFL team owner and animal rights groups teamed up to return Lolita the orca to the wild after 50 years in captivity. Now the question is how.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Johnson, Gene 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the ambitious plan to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for over 50 years at the Miami Seaquarium, to her native waters in Washington's Puget Sound. Advocates for her release draw parallels to the case of Keiko, the orca from the "Free Willy" movie, whose return to the wild was ultimately unsuccessful. The plan involves relocating Lolita to a whale sanctuary where she can recover and potentially reunite with her family, although challenges remain due to her long captivity and the endangered status of her kin. The article highlights the cultural significance of orcas to Native American tribes and the ongoing efforts to ensure Lolita's well-being during this transition. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162889427
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