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Katina

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Katina is a female orca born in Icelandic waters around 1976 and captured in 1978, who has lived at SeaWorld Orlando since 1985. She is recognized as the matriarch of SeaWorld's captive orca population and is the mother of Kalina, the first captive-born orca to survive into adulthood. Throughout her life in captivity, she has given birth to multiple calves, contributing significantly to the park's breeding program. Her descendants are distributed across various marine parks in the United States.

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When was Katina the orca born and captured?

Katina was born in Icelandic waters around 1976 and captured in 1978. She later became one of SeaWorld's best-known captive orcas.

Where has Katina lived since 1985?

Katina has lived at SeaWorld Orlando since 1985. She is recognized as the matriarch of SeaWorld's captive orca population.

Who is Kalina in relation to Katina?

Kalina is Katina's daughter. Kalina was the first captive-born orca to survive into adulthood.

Why is Katina considered important in SeaWorld's orca history?

Katina is regarded as the matriarch of SeaWorld's captive orca population. She is also the mother of Kalina, a landmark figure in captive-orca breeding history.

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