Dolphin Dies Age 51 At Six Flags Park

[GavG]

One of the oldest dolphins to be kept in captivity in North America has died at the age of 51 at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Marine mammal and veterinary staff at SFDK were with Terry, the female dolphin, when she died late Saturday night, the Vallejo Times-Herald reported.

"This is hitting the staff extremely hard," Said spokeswomen Nancy Chan

"She had been slowing down noticeably of late, and at her age, it was not unexpected, but it's still always a surprise" (when a park animal dies), she said.

While the average dolphin lives up to 25 years, there are rare individuals like Terry that live far longer, experts said.

"Terry had well surpassed the commonly held life span of this species both in captivity and in the wild," Six Flags Animal Care Director Michael Muraco said. "Each day that she lived in recent years was really a milestone and we're thankful so many individuals were able to learn from her and enjoy her lively spirit."

that just ruined my day, im depressed now

[Oscar]

:( Is is going to be made into Tuna?

[hyyyper]

Originally posted by Oscar

:( Is is going to be made into Tuna?

Dolphins aren't fish, you silly