The animal, around 47 years old, has been described by organizations such as PETA as “the loneliest orca in the world”.
Kiska, the last captive orca in Canada and aged 47, has died, the Ontario government has confirmed. The animal has been described by organizations such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) as “the loneliest orca in the world”whose life has been marked by “tragedy after tragedy” after he their five puppies died before the age of seven.
“MarineLand has informed the ministry that the whale named Kiska died on March 9, 2023. Professionals hired by MarineLand have performed an autopsy,” said Brent Ross, spokesperson for the Canadian province. MarineLand is a theme park located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Kiska was caught in Icelandic waters in 1979. MarineLand said the orca’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks. “The marine mammal care team and experts have done everything they can to support Kiska’s comfort and will mourn her loss,” local media quoted the theme park as saying.
Canadian non-profit animal rights group Animal Justice has called for an investigation into MarineLand’s treatment of the killer whale. “Animal Welfare Services was on hand to determine compliance with standards of care,” Ross said.
MarineLand has been inspected 160 times since January 2020 as part of the work of animal welfare services to ensure standards of care under the law are met, he added.
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