Beloved Captive Orca Lolita Dies at Miami Seaquarium

Lolita, a beloved killer whale who had been in captivity for over five decades at the Miami Seaquarium, has died from a suspected renal condition. The orca, also known as Toki or Tokitae, was the oldest killer whale living in captivity at the age of at least 57. Efforts had been underway to release her back into her home waters, with a binding agreement between the Seaquarium and Friends of Lolita. Animal rights groups have long advocated for her relocation to a protected cove sea pen.