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Orcas Face Urgent Relocation as Marineland Closes

5/20/2025

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In southern France, the plight of orcas Wikie and her calf Keijo grows more urgent as Marineland shuts down due to a new law banning marine mammal shows. With relocation efforts falling short, animal rights advocates are rallying for their transfer to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, highlighting the desperate need for a better life for these majestic creatures.

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Story summary

In southern France, the plight of orcas Wikie and her calf Keijo grows more urgent as Marineland shuts down due to a new law banning marine mammal shows. With relocation efforts falling short, animal rights advocates are rallying for their transfer to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, highlighting the desperate need for a better life for these majestic creatures.