207. Keiko

207. Keiko

Author: Marta Ruiz Yedinak November 26, 2025 Duration: 20:08

Welcome back to ¡Cuéntame! I’m so glad you’re here. In today’s episode, we’re taking a break from our legends series to explore the real-life story behind one of the most famous animals in the world: Keiko, the orca from Free Willy. It’s a story full of emotion, hope, and big questions about animal welfare. Check out the comprehensible book about this story by Nelly Andrade-Huges and share your thoughts about it!

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82. Los sueños|Parte 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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81. Los sueños|Parte 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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80. El cansancio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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