Denali
male Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)
wild caught on August 16th, 1982
unknown status after 1982
Ancestors and Descendants
No known related animals.
Transfer History
capture 1982-Aug-16 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
transfer 1982-Aug-16 to Alaska Zoo
transfer 1982-Aug-23 to New York Aquarium
unknown ≥ 1982 at New York Aquarium
Physical Data
The dates listed here generally represent the time at which the measurements were published, not necessarily the date on which they were taken.
Weight
1982-Aug-27: 145 lb
Length
1982-Aug-27: 45 in
Image Gallery
No images available at this time.
Notes and Information
This walrus was collected from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska as a pup -- five others were taken at various points throughout August from the same location, with three male and female pairs being transferred to the Point Defiance Zoo, New York Aquarium, and SeaWorld San Diego.
References
1983. New York Zoological Society. Annual report of the New York Zoological Society, p. 34. Retrieved from Archive.org.
1982-Aug-27. Daily News. Tusk luck ending of baby walruses, p. 72. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.