The Truly Incredible Story of Keiko the Killer Whale
Denise Nestor
Keiko was a hugely beloved adventure park attraction. He was also captured in the wild and taken away from his mother when he was just a calf. When Hollywood learned about him, a colossal effort began to un-tame him and send him back to the ocean.
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For some people, Donald Trump’s victory is a hopeful thing. For others, the opposite. This week, we talk to people who helped make it happen and some who are looking to what’s next.
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