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However, Kayla, who lacked experience as a mother, immediately rejected Halyn and displayed no interest in her calf. In fact, Kayla's behavior became aggressive towards the newborn. Consequently, the staff had to intervene, separate the pair, and take on the task of hand-rearing Halyn. | However, Kayla, who lacked experience as a mother, immediately rejected Halyn and displayed no interest in her calf. In fact, Kayla's behavior became aggressive towards the newborn. Consequently, the staff had to intervene, separate the pair, and take on the task of hand-rearing Halyn. | ||
Halyn was kept away from public view in the animal care section of the park. To provide temporary companionship, a female | Halyn was kept away from public view in the animal care section of the park. To provide temporary companionship, a female bottlenose dolphin was introduced to her. The staff created a formula using Kayla's milk, which was then used to bottle-feed Halyn. She required feeding every two hours, and constant monitoring was necessary. | ||
At three months old, Halyn was moved back to Shamu Stadium where she was introduced to the other orcas through the gates. | At three months old, Halyn was moved back to Shamu Stadium where she was introduced to the other orcas through the gates. | ||
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* [[List of living captive orcas]] | * [[List of living captive orcas]] | ||
* [[Kayla - orca|Kayla]] | * [[Kayla - orca|Kayla]] | ||
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[[Category:Animal deaths]] | [[Category:Animal deaths]] | ||
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