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Tekoa is a male killer whale born in captivity at SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas, in 2000. He was later transferred to Loro Parque, a zoological park in Tenerife, Spain, where he became part of the facility’s captive orca group. His history illustrates the international movement of captive-born killer whales between marine parks. The entry is relevant to readers studying individual orcas, captive cetacean management, and the history of marine-animal exhibits.
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Who is Tekoa the orca?
Tekoa is a male killer whale born in captivity at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2000. He was later transferred to Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain.
Where does Tekoa live?
Tekoa was transferred to Loro Parque, a zoological park in Tenerife. He became part of the facility’s captive orca group.
When was Tekoa born?
Tekoa was born in 2000 at SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas. His later history involved an international transfer to Spain.
Why is Tekoa’s history notable?
His life illustrates how captive orcas can be moved between facilities in different countries. Tekoa was born in Texas and later became part of the orca group at Loro Parque in Tenerife.
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