Will 'world's loneliest orca' be released into the wild?

Name: Will 'world's loneliest orca' be released into the wild?
Uploaded: 2015-01-25T22:54:48Z
Duration: P108S
Description: NOAA is set to decide soon on whether to put a killer whale named, Lolita, dubbed "the world's loneliest orca," on the endangered species list. While her group of whales was already considered endangered, her status hasn't change because she is living in captivity. But now, researchers disagree over whether to give her that protection since she'll most likely be released into the wild.

Clip: 01/24/2015 | 1m 48s

NOAA is set to decide soon on whether to put a killer whale named, Lolita, dubbed "the world's loneliest orca," on the endangered species list. While her group of whales was already considered endangered, her status hasn't change because she is living in captivity. But now, researchers disagree over whether to give her that protection since she'll most likely be released into the wild.

Aired: 01/24/15

Rating: NR

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