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Corky is a female orca held at SeaWorld San Diego. She was captured in British Columbia in 1969 and later became one of the longest-held captive orcas. Corky has given birth while in captivity and has been associated with SeaWorld's orca presentation and breeding programs. Her history is part of wider debates about the capture, breeding, and display of cetaceans.
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Who is Corky and where is she held?
Corky is a female orca, Orcinus orca, held at SeaWorld San Diego. She was captured in British Columbia in 1969 and later became part of SeaWorld's orca presentation program.
When was Corky captured?
She was captured in British Columbia in 1969, when she was still young. The capture separated her from her wild pod and she has lived in human care since then.
Did Corky have calves?
Yes, Corky became pregnant and gave birth during her years in captivity. Captive-orca records list four live births between 1977 and 1985, and none survived beyond early infancy.
When did Corky arrive at SeaWorld San Diego?
Corky was moved to SeaWorld San Diego on January 21, 1987, after earlier time in other facilities. Her 1969 capture in British Columbia and her later transfer to San Diego are separate parts of her history.
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