Killer whales make meals of seals using big waves
Even killer whales play favorites, though not in a helpful way. Researchers have found the giant hunters in Antarctic waters favor Weddell seals as their preferred food.Full story
Killer whale makes big splash in first show back
Tilikum, the killer whale that maimed and drowned a SeaWorld trainer last year, is once again performing in front of crowds at the Florida theme park. NBC’s Thanh Truong reports.
Trainer-killing whale returns to SeaWorld show
The killer whale that drowned a trainer at SeaWorld last year performed publicly on Wednesday for the first time since the death. Full story
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Corwin: Tilikum may not survive in the wild
NBC Science and Environmental expert Jeff Corwin joins msnbc to explain why a killer whale, that was responsible for a SeaWorld trainer's death, should continue to reside at the park.
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