Aurora
female Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)
wild caught on May 26th, 1995
deceased on April 12th, 2024
Ancestors and Descendants
Offspring
﹖miscarriage (birth ≤ 2013)
Transfer History
capture 1995-May-26 in Alaska
transfer 1995-May-26 to Indianapolis Zoo
transfer 2019-Nov-13 to SeaWorld Orlando
death 2024-Apr-12 at SeaWorld Orlando
Image Gallery
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Identifiers
Notes and Information
An alternate capture date for Aurora is May 16th.
Aurora was a participant in an artificial insemination program, and was the first walrus to have undergone the process -- she became pregnant at least once via AI, which resulted in an implantation (which takes place four to five months after conception) but ultimately the pregnancy was not carried to term.
References
2019-Nov-14. SeaWorld Orlando. Welcome to Orlando, Aurora. Retrieved from SeaWorld Orlando Blog by Michael Q.
2018-Jan-08. Lisa Oland. AZA Regional Studbook.
2013. Holley S. Muraco. Artificial Insemination in the Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens). Retrieved from VIN.com.
2005-Apr-25. Jodie Baker. 2004 North American Regional Walrus Studbook.