SeaWorld Announced that Kyara - Takara's 3-month old Calf had passed away. SeaWorld Veterinarians were treating Kyara for an Infection, possibly Pneumonia - which is very common in Cetaceans - Wild or in a Zoologicial setting. Kyara was born a healthy calf to Takara - mother to 2 other Orcas at the Facility - and sire, Kyuquot. Kyara was introduced to her sisters, Sakari and Kamea as well as the other whales and got along with everyone, despite being closer to Mom. Sadly, Kyara was diagnosed with possible Pneumonia 3 days before her passing. Marine Veterinarians were treating her 24/7 but despite their best efforts, They couldn't cure her. Pneumonia is a common disease found in Wild Orcas as well - In Fact, Researchers of National Center for Biotechnology Information posted a STUDY about effects of Pneumonia and the reasons why it effects wild orcas. Also, According to Research by Marine Biologists, about 50-60% Wild Orca Calves live to their first year due to Exposure to Pollution, Starvation, Disease and harmful Bacteria. PETA as well as other Activists are complete unaware of Animal Welfare needs and Even How to work with these animals or types of situation. No one calls you responsible when you have your dog die at home or if you have to put it to sleep. Why should SeaWorld be called out on something that also occurs IN THE WILD? Wild Killer Whales have no access to Veterinary Care - Hundreds die each year. The Majority of those deaths are calves. Animal Activists like to Blame "captivity" for Kyara's death - when in Reality, No Animal is immortal. 40 Orcas have died in "SeaWorld's Care"? What about these Orcas in this list who didn't reach 30 years of age? ----- SeaWorld currently works with the NFWF (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation) and NOAA - investing thousands to millions - to help keep Wild Orcas stable in their environments. The Research and commitment by SeaWorld is helping preserve Orcas to be witnessed by future generations. ITS THE REALITY of Conservation. No one rarely mentions the benefits of preserving animals - or the research and rescues SeaWorld has done for years to improve the oceans or inspire people to care for these animals. The Reality is that these animals are not immortal. Kyara will surely be missed. Like all animals in a Zoological setting, She was well cared for, protected by many threats & was loved. Our hearts go out to SeaWorld's World Class Veterinary Team and Trainers
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