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The whale's fate remains uncertain, but both Blake and Ellis believe it will not be killed, due to public outcry. They additionally think such whales will become more popular attractions because of the incident and the perceived danger aspect.
Seems this is not an isolated incident. This whale and others, mostly male I guess, get randy on occasion.
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Tilikum, the male killer whale that fatally injured trainer Dawn Brancheau in front of a stunned audience at SeaWorld in Orlando on Wednesday, was a breeding "stud" often housed in isolation.
Experts believe he did not kill for food, but may have been acting out due to stress and raging hormones.
Experts believe he did not kill for food, but may have been acting out due to stress and raging hormones.
Are the trainers that work with killer whales of the same ilk as the Grizzly man or the man that plays with lions.
Would the possibility of witnessing a real-live death make you more or less likely to go to a killer whale show?
Edited, Feb 25th 2010 3:38pm by Elinda