Horror Show - Orkid's Sad Story

This video tells the sad story of Orkid, a captive-born orca at SeaWorld San Diego. You can read more about her story below. Video credits are at the bottom of description. This video for educational purposes only. Please share around!

More about Orkid:

Orkid is a 27 year old female orca who lives at SeaWorld San Diego. Her parents are Kandu 5 and Orky 2. She was born in San Diego on September 23, 1988.

About a year later, in 1989, Orkid's mother was involved in an incident with Corky 2 that turned fatal. Kandu attacked Corky, crashing into the tank wall. She soon died after hemorraging. Orkid was 11 months old at the the time her mother died, and was right by her side.

Since then, she has shown aggression towards her trainers on several occasions. Who could blame her for being frustrated after her she lost her mother and father, while living in an artificial environment?

Orkid has lost many of those close to her, including Sumar who was also in this video. Her story is filled with sorrow and is a perfect example of the detrimental effects of captivity on these beautiful creatures.

*Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only, and to share what Orkid has endured in captivity. Let me know if I forgot your clip (think I got everything but might have missed) - will add in the list below! All ownership rights to the video clips in the film remain with their owners, and no infringement is intended.

CREDITS:

Music: Watch Over Me - Jeffrey Fayman (via Killer Tracks)

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