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orca

[awr-kuh] / ˈɔr kə /




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A lengthy line begins to form in front of the amphitheater where an orca show will happen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

SeaWorld has faced a number of challenges since the 2010s, many stemming from the intense public criticism over its captive orca breeding program, which the company ended in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Breaking the carcass into smaller portions would make it easier for a calf or juvenile to feed, which is consistent with other known orca behaviors.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

"It just really shows us how intelligent orca are," Rebecca Wellard, a scientist at Western Australia's Curtin University who was not involved in the research, told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

As long as you weren’t an orca, they would be your friend instantly.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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