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Morgan is a female orca rescued from the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands in 2010 and rehabilitated at Dolfinarium Harderwijk. After a court ruled she was not a viable candidate for release, she was transferred to Loro Parque on Tenerife, Spain, in 2011. Her captivity has been the subject of intense legal battles and animal welfare campaigns by activists who argue she should be returned to the wild.

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Where is the rescued orca Morgan currently located?

Morgan the orca currently resides at Loro Parque, a zoo and marine park located on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. She was transferred there from the Netherlands in 2011 after a Dutch court deemed her unreleasable to the wild.

How was the orca Morgan originally rescued in 2010?

Morgan was found severely emaciated and dehydrated after stranding in the Wadden Sea near the Netherlands in June 2010. She was rescued and taken to Dolfinarium Harderwijk for a temporary rehabilitation period that was originally intended to end with her release back to her native Norwegian waters.

Does Morgan perform in daily public shows at Loro Parque?

Yes, Morgan is fully integrated into the daily orca shows and educational presentations at Loro Parque alongside other captive-born orcas. Animal welfare advocates have heavily criticized this, as she was initially rescued under the strict premise of being used only for scientific research and rehabilitation.

Has Morgan successfully given birth to any calves in captivity?

Yes, Morgan gave birth to a female calf named Ula in September 2018 at Loro Parque. The birth was highly controversial among scientists because Morgan had reportedly been placed on contraception to prevent pregnancy due to her unknown genetic lineage.

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