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In September 2021 video footage showed Kiska appearing to slam her head and body against a glass wall in the cramped tank she was kept isolated in at Marineland. | In September 2021 video footage showed Kiska appearing to slam her head and body against a glass wall in the cramped tank she was kept isolated in at Marineland. | ||
Marineland Canada announced Kiska died of a bacterial infection in March 2023.<ref>[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/03/11/news-lonely-orca-kiska-at-marineland-in-canada-dies/ Lonely orca Kiska dies at Marineland in Canada] The Animal Reader</ref> Following her death | Marineland Canada announced Kiska died of a bacterial infection in March 2023.<ref>[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/03/11/news-lonely-orca-kiska-at-marineland-in-canada-dies/ Lonely orca Kiska dies at Marineland in Canada] The Animal Reader</ref> Following her death Animal Justice, a Canadian animal law advocacy organization, renewed calls for charges against Marineland over the cruel and illegal living conditions that Kiska had to endure.<ref name=":0">[https://animaljustice.ca/blog/orca-kiska-dies-at-marineland Animal Justice Renews Calls for Charges After Orca Kiska Dies at Marineland] Animal Justice</ref><blockquote>''Under federal and provincial laws, it’s illegal to cause animals suffering and distress, which includes psychological distress stemming from boredom and isolation.'' Camille Labchuk, Animal Justice. <ref name=":0" /></blockquote> | ||
Camille Labchuk, Animal Justice. <ref name=":0" /></blockquote> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||