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{{Infobox animal|name=Kiska|gender=Female|capture_location=Ingólfshöfði, Iceland|capture_date=October 1979|capture_age=Approx. 3 years|death_cause=Bacterial infection|death_place=Marineland Canada|death_date=March 10, 2023|death_age=Approx 47}} | |||
'''Kiska''' was a female orca captive at Marineland Canada. | |||
In October 1979 a group of 6 orcas were captured in Iceland before being transferred to the Hafnarfjörður Aquarium. Here they were trained, their health assessed and put up for sale. | In October 1979 a group of 6 orcas were captured in Iceland before being transferred to the Hafnarfjörður Aquarium. Here they were trained, their health assessed and put up for sale. | ||
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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 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> | 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>Kiska spent 43 years in captivity. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | [[Category:Captive orcas - deceased]] | ||
[[Category:Captive orcas]] | [[Category:Captive orcas]] | ||
[[Category:Needs picture]] | [[Category:Needs picture]] | ||