unknown

Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)

wild caught ≤ 1990

unknown status after 1997

Ancestors and Descendants

No known related animals.

Transfer History

  1. capture ≤ 1990 at Wrangel Island, Russia

  2. transfer ≤ 1990 to Moscow Zoo

  3. transfer 1990 to Izu-Mito Sea Paradise

  4. transfer 1993-Apr-22 to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

  5. unknown ≥ 1997 at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

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

  • 1997-Apr-28: 730.5 kg · 1,610.4 lb

Image Gallery

No images available at this time.

Notes and Information

This walrus was six months old at capture and spent a month housed at the Moscow Zoo before being transferred, alongside another individual, to Izu-Mito Sea Paradise. The pair were then transferred to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, where they were confirmed alive until at least April 28th, 1997.

There is a significant possibility that this walrus and its herdmate are in fact Seita and Uchi, although I cannot be certain at this time.

References

  • 1989. Nakajima, Kayama, & Kamiya. タイヘイヨウセイウチの形態学的研究。Retrieved from JAZA.jp.

  • 1989. Nakajima, Kayama, & Kamiya. タイヘイヨウセイウチの臨床・剖検記録。Retrieved from JAZA.jp.