What's it like to watch a killer whale give birth?

[dawnie2116]

So sad, Seaworld cares only for the money brought in by these animals.Perfectly healthy animals are ripped from families with incredibly strong bonds to face a life of torment followed by an early grave. Please do not visit these parks, that is the only way to stop the cruelty.

[mjdre23]

@peaceoutluv2 Sorry to disagree with you but Seaworld does not do any of the things you are saying. Seaworld and other corporations like them are responsible for kidnapping Orcas across the globe from the pacific shores of the Americas all the way to Iceland during 1960-1980s. The whales are not healthy and are actually underfed. They are in complete stress and have been stripped from their families.

[Silvawolf100]

@mjdre23 If the whales were in stress they wouldnt perform the tricks as well as they do.

[shamurocks111]

Makaio <3

[niyuki87]

that's so sad...another orca transformated in a clown in a lonely, bored, and little tank. that's cruelty,...

[twomarrish]

amazing!!

[HayleyLolita]

i believe this lady and the trainers love and care for these whales and believe they are doing the best for them but it just isnt right or fair, they should be in the ocean. that baby whale will never know what it was made on this earth for. to chase seals, to swim for miles, sad x

[coloash10]

If they really do love and care for the animals then why not built a much much MUCH larger pool where the whales won't have to feel as if they were being trapped, and instead of making them live a life for human entertainment why not just let them swim around free not having to do any tricks. 'Trainers' can instead pet and love them instead of making them train all day for another specie's entertainment? The killer whale was brought up to live in groups in the sea. Not independent in small tanks

[daneboealt]

@coloash10 Too much space

[meandstupidsfyi]

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[iShasBro]

Omg ! I love SeaWorld. I discoverd this videos yesterday, now I stick to watching these videos. I love SeaWorld and now Im a devoted Fan Just within the time of 24 hours, I want to work here, where can I learn to be a trainer ?

[BomaBoi]

@iShasBro You should watch the documentary "The Cove" =)

It shows these beautiful creatures in their true light. And it also gives an insight into how to make the lives of these beautiful creatures alot beter!! If you truly love dolphins and whales, I think you should watch it. Or at least look into it =)

Good luck!!

[BeetleJulesTV]

poor orca.. she already have her fin bend coz of the lack of space in that small tank

[BeetleJulesTV]

yeah sure they became trainers coz they have the courage to starve animals for they to learn tricks... i hate acuariums!! they should be free

[Kaydidid13]

I just got back from a trip to Sea World & I learned that all the animals there are animals that wouldn't be able to make it in there natural habitiat. They go and treat animals who are injured or sick and if they are cured or healed, they get sent back to live freely. And if not, they take them to Sea World and do all they can to help. They do truely care about the animals and if living in captivity is the only way to survive then so be it! It's not cruel, It's all about their love for animals!

[ZeldaFrEaK21354]

@Kaydidid13 Actually, all their orcas that weren't born there were wild caught and were in perfect condition when they were captured. Tilikum was only 2 years old and living with a healthy pod when he was captured. They're totally sick..

[greeneyes1310]

@ZeldaFrEaK21354 Tilikum was actually three years old and he was with a healthy strong pod and he was ripped away by a different aquarium, and when tilly didn't perform, they used food deprivation to punish him. Talk about sick. Seaworld rescued him because they knew he was in a bad place. Tilly gets positive reinforcement now at Seaworld even if he does a trick wrong. As for all of the orcas there. Know your facts before you make a comment about something that's not even true. Thanks.

[BomaBoi]

@Kaydidid13 Id hate to say it, but I dont exactly believe that Sea World has the animal's best interest at heart. ='( Unfortunately, I believe that profit and money is alot more important to them than the happiness of their animals in captivity. You should watch "The Cove" It chronicles how Sea World gets a hold of these beautiful animals. It also opened my eyes to the beautiful world of these dolphins =) Seriously, "The Cove" will open your eyes and change your perspective =) Its great

[Silvawolf100]

@BomaBoi Check your facts. Seaworld no longer does that. And hasnt for a very long time. I too have seen The Cove. Saw it when it first came out. Seaworld only uses the animals that were bred there. The animals they do take from the wild are sick and injured ones(the injured ones are typically injured because of human stupidity). The Cove is an eye opener for private zoos and aquariums though. Please check your facts before saying untrue things.

[mjdre23]

@Kaydidid13 I am sorry but I have to disagree with you. I too thought Seaworld was a good place for Orcas and other animals but it is not true. Majority of Orcas who are in captivity die at a young age versus wild orcas. In addition, the whales are completely stressed out and are swimming in tanks that are too small for their bodies.

[OrcaLove13]

His name really does suit him since Makaio means gift from god :) Just a shame he was born in captivity :'(

[floechenjenny]

So cute! I see Katina and Makaiko at Xmas 2010!

[MikeAlt91]

i dont know why shes so excited... the baby whale now gets to live in prison for the rest of its life. breeding in captivity = fail. if she really loved animals she wouldnt be working at seaworld

[ginoconte28]

haha "we became trainers for the love of the animals" PLEASE!

[notdotcalm]

TOO amazing!

[katierendigs]

oh my god so amazing

[fica400]

I LOVE YOU MAKAIOOO!! <3

[BowUtiful1]

I belive i was there on a marine mammal keeper tour when they filmed this:)

[MegaSnakefan]

2 bad that kalina cant see her baby brother and i bet dawn will love 2 watch her fav orca give birth rip

[MrMegaFredzeppelin]

KILLER WHALES RULE!!!!!!!!

[faythelululemon]

It's a boy!

I'd name him Koa meaning brave in hawaiian or Hoku meaning a star XD

Congratulations!

[gally50]

Born Free!... oh no, wait

[Nobbsc2]

So exciting, we were in the park when they announced she was giving birth. So glad it all went well.

[1edbassmasterfan1]

Plz name it Dawn!!!!!!

[TheShamuLova]

@1edbassmasterfan1 your not serious are you it'd be horrible if they'd do that i like dawn and i think she should rip but its not a pretty name not even for an human sry

[Almostorca798]

This is so lovely! Made my day!! <333

[faythelululemon]

FANS! The calf shouldn't just remember Dawn! What about Taima,kalina,Sumar? Name suggestions:

Female-Hali'a meaning "cherished memory" remembering all of them and the joyous time!

Male-Hoku meaning "Star" in hawaiian. Stars bring guidance,hope,joy,and brightness just like Hoku does to EVERYONE!

Pass this down and tell everyone including the trainers if you agree with me!

-Faith-

[Kimmy1621]

Incredible!! The little guy is keeping up with Mama Katina quite nicely! Congrats to all the trainers on this joyous birth!!!

[incrediblexthings]

I absolutely love how passionate that woman is, and what a beautiful baby!

[supermandrin]

Amazing animal ^^

[kat569]

Awesome video! So powerful and amazing! Thanks SeaWorld, for sharing this momentous occasion with your fans! Congrats Katina, best wishes for you and your beautiful baby!

[bdiggity3]

This is amazing. Congratulations Seaworld and Katina on some great news! Finally. I do hope that they name the baby Dawn, and I cannot wait to see the baby! <3

[kate06460]

Congratulations to Katina and Seaworld...this makes things better...

[bambu4642]

Awwwwwwwww, this is really nice, good luck and enjoy the baby..........

[DolphinTrainer101]

Congradulations Seaworld and Katina! Finally somthing good happens too Seaworld they have been having so much bad luck:( hopefully this amazing newborn will help take the pain away:)

[iberry]

new life is so beautiful.

[mychemicalapparatus]

I wonder what they will name it!

[crazyformusic23]

so happy for katina and seaworld!

[otherlissamae]

I love how it's adorable dorsal fin flops over every time it pops out of the water. <3 Cutie!!!!!!!

[Albert0898]

That's such a cute, little baby whale.

[Shamu21nasa]

We love you Katina! That's a wonderful wonderful baby! I am so glad SeaWorld has something amazing to celebrate!

[crazyformusic23]

@Shamu21nasa me too! 

[webkinzX0X0]

Amazing! Congrats Katina and SeaWorld I <3 you guys :D

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[HyakkoShachi]

Congratulations Katina and Seaworld!