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Tilikum the Killer Whale: A 2026 Scientific and Ethical Retrospective

"Tilikum, the infamous orca (Orcinus orca) held in captivity for over 33 years, remains the most significant subject in the ongoing discourse regarding cetacean welfare. By 2026, the scientific community and the general public have transitioned from viewing such animals purely as performers to recognizing them as highly complex, sentient beings. This article examines the biological, historical, and ethical impact of Tilikum’s life, alongside the shifting paradigms of marine mammal management in the modern era. The Biological Profile and Capture History Tilikum was estimated to have been born around 1981 in the waters off Iceland. He was captur..."

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