Sora
そら
Ancestors and Descendants
No known related animals at this time.
Transfer History
capture ≤ 2005 in wild
transfer 2005-Dec-29 to Kinosaki Marine World
transfer 2024-Dec-16 to Toba Aquarium
transfer 2025-Mar-04 to Kinosaki Marine World
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
2005-Dec-29: 70 / 70.5 kg · 154 / 155 lb (See notes)
2006-Oct-20: 170 kg · 374 lb (See notes)
2006-Nov-15: 186.5 kg · 411 lb (See notes)
2008-Mar-15: 286 kg · 630 lb
2010-Mar-06: 380 kg · 837 lb
2019-Jun-09: 590 kg · 1,300 lb
2024-Dec-17: 653 kg · 1,439 lb
Length
2024-Dec-17: 8 ft · 246 cm
Tusk Length
2018-Oct-02: 17.6 inches · 44.8 cm
Identifiers
Other
Kururi クルリ (alternate name)
Image Gallery
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Notes and Information
The first three weight values for this walrus were published for an individual called Kururi クルリ. This is currently believed to have been a stage name for Sora.
References
2006-Oct-20. 城崎マリンワールド。セイウチの赤ちゃん、お散歩デビュー。Retrieved from Kinosaki Marine World.
2006-Nov-20. 城崎マリンワールド。セイウチの赤ちゃんの散歩 その後… Retrieved from Kinosaki Marine World.
2008-Mar-15. 城崎マリンワールド。３回目の春。Retrieved from Kinosaki Marine World.
2010-Mar-06. 城崎マリンワールド。あの子は今…
Retrieved from Kinosaki Marine World.
2024-Dec-17. 鳥羽水族館。繁殖のためセイウチを1頭搬入しました。Retrieved from aquarium.co.jp.
2019-Jun-09. Mainichi Broadcasting System. セイウチの牙を“歯みがき” 城崎マリンワールド。 Retrieved from MBS.jp.