By: Marti Trgovich/The Dodo A baby orca died at SeaWorld San Antonio on Monday, just three months after she was born.
SeaWorld said in a statement that the cause was likely pneumonia, though they wouldn’t be sure until after an autopsy was performed.
Friends and Fans of SeaWorld, We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of Kyara, our newest killer whale calf….
Posted by SeaWorld on Monday, July 24, 2017
Kyara, as she was known, was born to mom Takara in April, and is the third baby marine mammal to die at a SeaWorld park this year.
Earlier this year, marine mammal expert Naomi Rose told The Dodo that pneumonia is a common cause of death among captive marine mammals and that the stress animals experience in captivity can make them more susceptible to illness.
As a Humane Society International report put it:
“Pathogens or injuries that the immune systems of wild orcas would successfully combat or manage may be fatal to captive orcas, due to chronic stress, psychological depression, and even boredom.”
☡☡☡SeaWorld ☡☡☡La petite Kyara 3 mois, est décédée !!Nous vous annoncions samedi que Kyara souffrait d’une infection pulmonaire. Kyara était la dernière née de SeaWorld, elle avait vu le jour le 19 avril dernier. Sa maman, Takara, 25 ans, était déjà enceinte lorsque la société avait annoncé stopper son programme de reproduction l’an dernier."L’équipe de vétérinaires et le personnel soignant ont passé les 3 derniers jours à lui fournir des soins, mais malgré leurs efforts, sa santé a continué à se dégrader. Kyara est décédée plus tôt dans la journée ce 24 juillet.""L'attention de l'équipe se tourne maintenant vers le reste des membres du groupe, en particulier Takara, pour fournir les soins et l'attention dont ils auront besoin. L'équipe vétérinaire procédera à un examen post mortem complet pour déterminer la cause du décès. Cela peut prendre plusieurs semaines avant que les résultats ne soient finalisés."Takara, qui était séparée de sa fille depuis plusieurs jours, ne reverra plus son bébé. Repose en paix Kyara. #LaCaptivitéTue #LaCaptivitéEstUneMaltraitance #VidonsLesBassins #CestAssez #Informer #Protester #AgirSource => https://seaworldcares.com/kyara-update=> http://www.20minutes.fr/planete/2109427-20170725-etats-unis-dernier-bebe-orque-captivite-meurt-seulement-trois-moisCrédit vidéo : ©BFMtv
Posted by C'est assez on Monday, July 24, 2017
Kyara made headlines when she was born because she was the last orca to be born at a SeaWorld park.
Last year SeaWorld announced in an agreement with the Humane Society of the United States that it would immediately stop its captive breeding program, making the current generation of orcas the last—and drawing much praise from animal lovers.
The death also comes on the heels of recent reports that Kasatka — Kyara’s grandmother who lives in San Diego — is on the brink of death after being sick for months.
“Like so many captive orcas before her, Kyara died without the comfort of her mother or family,” PETA said in a statement Monday night, referring to the fact that Kyara had been separated from the other orcas to prevent any chance of infection.
BREAKING: Kyara has just died at SeaWorld at only 3 months old. The last orca born at SeaWorld is one of 40 who have died on their watch. #BoycottSeaWorldDayFor more: http://peta.vg/20jb
Posted by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on Monday, July 24, 2017