Lolita the Blue and Gold Macaw
The blue-and-gold macaw is an exquisite bird that is known for its stunning visual appeal. Its social nature makes it a great companion for families. It is also very good in socializing and quickly master new terms and tricks.
Our own blue and gold macaw, Pteri, can say hello with water, apple, and more. These birds are able to live for more than 50 years.
Lolita's Personality
Macaws are an excellent companion bird. They are smart and affectionate. These birds are best suited to families with a range of members. They can be bored quickly and discover ways to entertain themselves if their owners are not involved enough with them. Macaws that aren't socialized may become aggressive and can even bite. It is essential to have clear boundaries set so the macaw does not feel threatened.
Blue and Gold Macaws, in general are active birds who love to play, interact and climb. They need at least 2 to 3 hours per day out of their cages for physical exercise and mental stimulation. They love playing games, listening to music and learning tricks. They also enjoy playing in parks and playgrounds as well as hiking and going to local restaurants and bars. They are not just a great pet but is also a great companion for children.
Despite their adoring nature they are loud and can cause a disturbance for those living close by. They can be heard making high-pitched screech-calls and ear-piercing calls, which can be a nuisance in apartments and condos or near young children who may be frightened by their noise.
The species is also monomorphic. Males and females can be difficult to distinguish. Due to this, the only way to reliably identify sex is through DNA testing. Once sex has been determined pairing the birds can be tried and breeding can begin.
Blue and Gold Macaws, like all pets, require training to learn commands and phrases. This isn't a simple process, and it's essential that the pet's owner has patience and understands that this isn't an undertaking to be taken lightly. The use of positive reinforcement can accelerate the process and help correct any behavior issues.
Lolita's Care
Since the 1960s, activists have been pleading for Lolita to retire from performing tricks at Miami Seaquarium. They also would like her to be relocated to an open-water pen. Following glaucous macaw stirred public outrage for orca Keiko's reintegration into the wild, marine biologists believed that Lolita could suffer a similar fate. Sadly, she did not get the chance to go back to the sea.
The captors of Lolita - the Dolphin Company - have ignored the advice of a veterinary doctor and continue to put her in danger. They harm her health by making her perform for tourists, and over-exerting her by putting her through head-first dives that expose her to chlorine, making her lose weight and weakening her immune system. They also place her in a tank that is one-and-a-half times smaller than her natural habitat.
In 2022, the new owner of Miami Seaquarium, who calls Lolita an aunt of theirs, pledged to work on an arrangement with a group of Lolita supporters called Friends of Toki, and the Lummi Tribe, to move her eventually to open water. The plan included a facility in Washington's westcoast where she could spend the remaining days and receive human care and be monitored by scientists. The sanctuary pen was planned to be hundreds of times bigger than her Miami home and is surrounded by ocean, not concrete tanks.
If the plan had been successful, Lolita (also called Tokitae or Toki), might still be alive. In the wild, killers whales are social animals that bond with their family members until they die. Lolita who has been alone at Seaquarium in isolation for 40 years, is being released into the wild. Many activists across the country, including Ric O'Barry (former Flipper trainer), Empty The Tanks and Orca Network, have called for her departure from Seaquarium's stage, and her eventual release into the wild.
Lolita's Training
Our Macaws are playful and intelligent. They will bring joy to your life. They learn quickly and develop bonds with their caregivers. They are easy to train and have a an extended life expectancy. This makes them a good option for families who are new to parrot care. They can be adapted to different living spaces and are a an amazing addition to any home.
Lolita San Miguel has always been determined to continue Joe Pilates' wish that everyone should practice his method. To achieve that goal she created her own teacher training program that is among the most comprehensive currently available. This is her Legacy (tm). The first step is System I. Then System II builds on the repertoire introduced in System I with exercises on the equipment. It introduces teachers to exercises using the Spine Corrector and Magic Circle. This module comes with an instructional manual and DVD of Lolita teaching the System for your personal practice.
After completing Lolita's teacher training program you'll be able to teach the Pilates Method anywhere in the world! This course will help you to work safely, efficiently and professionally with clients. You will gain a deep understanding of the different exercises and their interactions. You will be able to apply this knowledge on any body to help your clients feel secure and secure. Lolita's legacy has produced open-minded instructors with a thorough knowledge of the Pilates Method, outstanding teaching abilities and an unwavering enthusiasm for this amazing exercise method that Joseph Pilates created. After complete the four Systems, assignments, and course hours you will be awarded an education certificate that is signed by Lolita San Miguel.
Lolita's Diet
A balanced diet is essential for the health of a gold and blue macaw. These beautiful birds require high-quality food and lots of fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains. In captivity, a well-fed macaw is likely to live up to 60 years. The majestic bird also requires plenty of space to fly and exercise.
A blue and gold macaw can be a charming friend that is also quite smart. They are known to quickly learn new terms and tricks, and they are extremely adaptable. This bird is an excellent choice for those who are just beginning their journey into avian friendship.
Additionally the bird needs a lot of interaction and will bond with her human family members quickly. Blue and gold macaws frequently make loud screams which include "flock calls," which is part of their natural behavior. They may even squabble and chew at times, particularly when they are frustrated or bored. It is essential for prospective pet owners to remember that this kind of behavior is normal and ought to be expected.
The Miami Seaquarium has released a series of information about Lolita's health and condition, but questions remain. Some experts, such as Akromas who was a trainer or supervised the care of Lolita at some point, have expressed concerns about her diet. The most recent update on the Friends of Lolita website states that she is eating more than 115 pounds of salmon capelin, herring, and squid per day.
Miami Seaquarium, and in particular Lolita has been criticized over the quality of the food they feed to their killer whales. The orca, who was 57 years old, was rescued from Puget Sound in 1970, and while the species is endangered in the wild, she is in an aquarium that many claim is too small for her.
Lolita's Health
Lolita is beautiful, but her health continues to decline. Animal welfare groups have expressed concern about her and wish to see that she is released back into nature. Lolita has been a resident at the Miami Seaquarium since 1970 and has been a tourist attraction for decades. She has been battling chronic illnesses and a crippling disease that has left her in a vulnerable state.
The Miami Seaquarium is now owned by the Dolphin Company, has not disclosed information about Lolita's current condition. However, the non-profit organization Friends of Toki has provided monthly updates on her health and well-being on their website. These show that she is ageing quickly and her health is declining.
As her captor does not have to disclose this information, it's unclear which specific health issues the orca is suffering from. The Orca Project created a repository of necropsies taken from Sea World. This shows that kidney disease is often an integral factor in the death of captive orcas.
Despite the ongoing health issues there is a lot of hope that Lolita could be closer to living in the wild than before. The new owner of Seaquarium has stated his commitment to move the whale out of her tank into her native waters in the Pacific.
The move comes following years of public pressure and demands, including from PETA, that the Miami Seaquarium release Lolita into an ocean-side sanctuary in which she can swim in the ocean and perhaps even be reunited with the orca thought to be her mother. These plans came too late to save the beloved whale, which died on Friday as a result of what was thought to be a kidney issue.