Killer Whale Dies At SeaWorld

[The Straight Story]

Killer Whale Dies At SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando Mourns Loss Of Whale

one of its killer whales died on Sunday after giving birth to a stillborn calf the day before.

Taima, a 20-year-old whale at SeaWorld Orlando, died from complications associated with the birthing process.

"We are very saddened by this loss," said Dr. Chris Dold, vice president of veterinary services for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. "Although we understand that complications with pregnancy can occur here, just as they do in the wild, the loss of any animal affects all of us at SeaWorld."

Taima had successfully given birth to three calves previously.

Preliminary indications suggest that her death was caused by a condition in which the placenta is delivered before the fetus, as well as an unusual position of the fetus in the birthing canal.

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