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{{Infobox animal|name=Tilikum|image=File:Tilikum-observation-tank.JPG|capture_location=Iceland|capture_date=November 9, 1983|capture_age=Approx. 3 Years|death_date=January 6, 2017|death_place=SeaWorld|death_cause=Bacterial lung infection|death_age=Approx. 36 Years|gender=Male}} | {{Infobox animal|name=Tilikum|image=File:Tilikum-observation-tank.JPG|capture_location=Iceland|capture_date=November 9, 1983|capture_age=Approx. 3 Years|death_date=January 6, 2017|death_place=SeaWorld|death_cause=Bacterial lung infection|death_age=Approx. 36 Years|gender=Male}} | ||
'''Tilikum''', nicknamed Tilly, was a captive male orca who spent most of his life at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida. | |||
On November 9, 1983, three young [[Orca|orcas]] were captured off the coast of Iceland and taken to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium. They underwent training and were put up for sale. | On November 9, 1983, three young [[Orca|orcas]] were captured off the coast of Iceland and taken to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium. They underwent training and were put up for sale. | ||