Arnaliaq

female Atlantic walrus (O. r. rosmarus)

wild caught in 2003

deceased on October 26th, 2020

Ancestors and Descendants

Offspring

♀ Lakina (birth 2016-May-07)

? unknown (stillborn ≥ 2019-Jul)

Transfer History

  1. capture 2003 in wild

  2. transfer 2003-Jul-10 to Aquarium du Québec

  3. death 2020-Oct-26 at Aquarium du Québec

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Identifiers

Local

Regional

  • #91 (Association of Zoos and Aquariums)

Notes and Information

Aquarium du Quebec's veterinarian has recommended that Arnaliaq no longer be bred following the loss of her 2019 pregnancy.

Arnaliaq passed away on October 26th after undergoing respiratory distress during recovery from anesthesia administered the previous day.

References

  • S. Bellerive (personal communication with Michael Q.)

  • 2018-Jan-08. Lisa Oland. AZA Regional Studbook.

  • 2005-Apr-25. Jodie Baker. 2004 North American Regional Walrus Studbook.