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A young female, later known as Kiska, was purchased by Marineland Canada along with others. It is unclear exactly which whales she was transferred with, however, as the records from Icelandic captures were often non-existent or sources constantly conflict with one another. Although there is photographic evidence of her at Marineland with a male named Keiko. | A young female, later known as Kiska, was purchased by Marineland Canada along with others. It is unclear exactly which whales she was transferred with, however, as the records from Icelandic captures were often non-existent or sources constantly conflict with one another. Although there is photographic evidence of her at Marineland with a male named Keiko. | ||
When Kiska arrived at the park she met the resident whales [[Knootka]] and | When Kiska arrived at the park she met the resident whales [[Knootka]] and Kanduke. Later she met [[Nootka V (orca)|Nootka V]] and [[Kandu VII]] as well as a number of other whales throughout the years. Like the other orcas she performed in the King Waldorf Theatre for many years until the construction of Friendship Cove was finished in 1998 when she was moved there with the other adult whales. | ||
While the whales in Friendship Cove were technically retired they still participated in petting and splash sessions with the public although Kiska no longer performed in these sessions. | While the whales in Friendship Cove were technically retired they still participated in petting and splash sessions with the public although Kiska no longer performed in these sessions. | ||