unknown
Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)
wild caught ≥ 1968
unknown status ≥ 1968
Ancestors and Descendants
No known related animals.
Transfer History
capture ≥ 1968 in Gambell, Alaska
transfer ≥ 1968 at Biological Sonar Laboratory
unknown ≥ 1968 at Biological Sonar Laboratory
Image Gallery
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Notes and Information
This walrus is assumed to have been captured in either 1968 or 1969; Thomas Poulter, founder of the Bio-Sonar Lab, was known to have been present on a walrus hunt off of Saint Lawrence Island in 1968, where he may have acquired this pup alongside Roberta -- otherwise the first mention of Roberta's existence was in December of 1969.
There is no information regarding whether or not this walrus was ever transferred from the laboratory or when it ultimately died. Poulter mentioned the walruses in a 1970 interview and a 1973 letter, which is the final known reference to the animals, although neither source mention the individuals in present tense or otherwise explicitly states that they are still living and present at his facility.
References
1974. Dr. Floyd E. Durham. Ancient and Current Methods of Taking the Bowhead Whale. Retrieved from the National Sea Grant Library.
1970-Jun-08. Walter Sullivan. Scientist Says a Baby Walrus Will Smother You With Love. Retrieved from The New York Times.
1969-Dec. Thomas C. Poulter. The Affectionate Walrus. Retrieved from the Artic Institute of North America.