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LOOK: Seaworld Saves Stranded Dolphin

Posted 05.22.2012

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SeaWorld saved a newborn bottlenose dolphin calf Sunday after the animal was found stranded in shallow waters under a mangrove in Three Sisters Island...

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WATCH: HUGE Fishing Hook Removed From Endangered Turtle

Posted 02.29.2012

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An endangered loggerhead sea turtle was rescued on Sunday after vets removed an obstruction lodged in its throat -- a four-inch metal fishing hook. ...

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Of Books, Boycotts, and Killer Whales

David Kirby | Posted 04.21.2012

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My new book about killer whales in captivity -- Death at SeaWorld -- does not hit stores for another five months, and already there are two online petitions (here is one) to boycott the title and urge booksellers and the media to ignore and reject the book.

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We the... Animals? The Push to Give Fido Constitutional Rights

Robert Frogge' | Posted 04.18.2012

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On February 8, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller dropped his gavel and declared whales are not entitled to constitutional protection against slavery. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed last October by five orcas currently being "held in slavery and involuntary servitude" at SeaWorld.

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Judge Issues Ruling In Historic Orca Slavery Case

HuffingtonPost.com | Joanna Zelman | Posted 02.09.2012

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Do whales deserve constitutional protection against slavery? On February 8, a federal judge said 'no,' stopping a historic case filed by People for th...

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Slavery Protection For Animals Debated In PETA's Historic Lawsuit Against SeaWorld

AP | By JULIE WATSON | Posted 02.07.2012

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SAN DIEGO -- A federal judge for the first time in U.S. history heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine whether animals enjoy the same c...

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Teen With No Hands Kept Off SeaWorld And Universal Rides

Posted 02.03.2012

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Orlando is a destination for rollercoaster lovers, but apparently there are unstated requirements for riders. A 17-year-old-girl was told that she cou...

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SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Attractions

AP | By MITCH STACY | Posted 01.09.2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- SeaWorld Orlando on Tuesday announced the most ambitious expansion in the nearly 40-year history of the theme park, including a sea t...

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Colbert On Slavery Charges Against SeaWorld: Animals 'Can Speak For Themselves'

Posted 12.27.2011

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"I'm an animal lover -- beef, pork, poultry, even fish," Stephen Colbert declared on "The Colbert Report" Wednesday night. Colbert went on to tack...

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SeaWorld Accused Of Enslaving Orcas In Unprecedented Legal Action

AP | DAVID CRARY and JULIE WATSON | Posted 12.25.2011

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SAN DIEGO — A federal court is being asked to grant constitutional rights to five killer whales who perform at marine parks – an unprecede...

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Amusement Parks In San Diego: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Megan Farrell Fuchsloch | Posted 12.06.2011

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Amusement parks in San Diego are a great way to enhance your trip to this sunny city, especially if you like the water. With beachside rides and marin...

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PHOTOS: Legoland Florida Is Perfect For Young Kids

Eileen Ogintz | Posted 12.20.2011

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I got a sneak peak of the new Legoland Florida just before opening and that got me thinking about how much there is to do in Orlando -- especially now -- for the preschool crowd.

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Ryan Reynolds and The Whale

David Kirby | Posted 12.07.2011

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By now, most people have heard of the feature film Dolphin Tale, but there is another true dolphin story out there worth seeing, a remarkable film called The Whale.

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Deaths at SeaWorld May Soon Include Its Own

Ingrid Newkirk | Posted 11.28.2011

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Given the ghastly details of Dawn Brancheau's final 45 minutes being beaten to death by Tilikum, on top of the 100-plus other incidents, SeaWorld is likely to go under if it doesn't change the kinds of shows it puts on.

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SeaWorld Trainers Told To Use Caution With Whale

AP | Posted 11.22.2011

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SANFORD, Fla. — The killer whale that dragged a SeaWorld trainer into a pool and drowned her last year was possessive of objects, and trainers w...

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OSHA: SeaWorld Has Incomplete Whale Behavior Files

AP | Posted 11.21.2011

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Government attorneys say SeaWorld Orlando has incomplete records about aggressive whale behavior. An attorney for the federal job sa...

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SeaWorld Fights OSHA Findings Toward Trainer's Death

AP | By MIKE SCHNEIDER | Posted 11.20.2011

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- SeaWorld Orlando is fighting $75,000 in penalties from a federal job safety agency following last year's death of a trainer who was g...

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SeaWorld Death Video Not Shown During Hearing

AP | KYLE HIGHTOWER | Posted 11.20.2011

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SANFORD, Fla. — Government attorneys declined to show video of a SeaWorld trainer being drowned by a killer whale during a hearing Tuesday over ...

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Death at SeaWorld -- Should Videotapes of the Killing be Released?

David Kirby | Posted 11.19.2011

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On Thursday, a federal judge ruled against the husband and family of Dawn Brancheau, the trainer who died in February 2010 at SeaWorld.

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SeaWorld Fights Fine Over Trainer's Death

AP | By MIKE SCHNEIDER | Posted 11.19.2011

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SANFORD, Fla. -- SeaWorld Orlando's policy of relying on trainers to recognize when a killer whale poses a safety threat leaves gaps that can lead to ...

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Final Whale Stranded Off Florida Keys Goes To SeaWorld

AP | Posted 11.12.2011

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KEY LARGO, Fla. -- The final whale that was stranded in May off the Florida Keys has arrived in Orlando. The 1,100-pound, 12-foot-long female pilot w...

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Giant Coasters, Giant Creatures: Amusement Parks In Texas

The Huffington Post | Shellie Braeuner | Posted 10.17.2011

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Amusement parks in Texas give families a Lone Star-sized day of thrills. Everything's bigger in Texas, even the amusement parks. As part of a Huffingt...

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Lightning Strike At SeaWorld Water Park Injures 8 People

AP | Posted 10.16.2011

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ORLANDO, Florida (Associated Press)-- Officials say eight people have been injured by a lightning strike at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove water park in Or...

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Water Parks In San Diego: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Wendy Gould | Posted 10.03.2011

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Water parks in San Diego provide an exciting alternative to the beach for families, friends and even couples. Because San Diego is warm year-round, g...

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Death At Loro Parque: The Risks Of Killer Whale Entertainment

Tim Zimmermann | Posted 09.18.2011

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Dawn Brancheau was the first SeaWorld trainer killed by a killer whale. But she wasn't the first trainer killed by a SeaWorld killer whale.

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