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Miami Seaquarium's Lolita the orca died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, necropsy finds

Oct. 17, 2023 18:19 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to a report released Tuesday by the Miami Seaquarium. Lolita — also known as Tokitae, or Toki — died Aug. 18 at the age of 57. Her carcass...

A new Spanish law strengthens animal rights but exempts bullfights and hunting with dogs

Sep. 29, 2023 05:51 AM EDT

MADRID (AP) — A new animal welfare law that took effect Friday in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs. Spain’s first specific animal rights legislation is intended to crack...