(CBS News) The debate over the captivity and treatment of killer whales, also known as orcas, is rekindled in the new documentary "Blackfish." David Kirby, author of the book "Death at SeaWorld: Shamu ...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is awash in animal-related protests over its floats, with controversies involving the unlikely pairing of rocker Joan Jett and Shamu the killer whale. Activists plan to ...

SeaWorld plans to phase out its famous Shamu show at its San Diego park next year after mounting criticism over its treatment of killer whales. The entertainment parks have faced a huge backlash from ...

Sign up for The Morning Report with all your must-read news for the day. This post has been updated. Long before a state Assembly bill aimed to keep killer whales out ...

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