Wilma
female Pacific walrus (O. rosmarus)
wild caught in May of 1973
deceased on November 16th, 1973
Ancestors and Descendants
No known related animals.
Transfer History
capture 1973-May in St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
transfer 1973-May-19 to SeaWorld San Diego
death 1973-Nov-16 at SeaWorld San Diego
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
1973-Nov-16: 143 kg · 315 lb
Image Gallery
No images available at this time.
Notes and Information
This walrus was part of a herd of 12 imported to SeaWorld San Diego in 1973, claimed to be "the largest capture of walruses in history" of the time by park curator Ed Asper. These pups were intended to stock exhibits at SeaWorld San Diego and SeaWorld Orlando.
It was reported by the US Fish & Wildlife Service that all 12 of these walruses had passed away due to "dietary problems".
References
1973-Jun-21. US Fish & Wildlife Service. Administration and Status Report of Marine Mammals, p. 1. Retrieved from FWS.gov.
1973-May-20. The Orlando Sentinel. Waldrus Pups At New Home. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
1974-Aug. US Fish & Wildlife Service. Administration and Status Report of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, p. 2. Retrieved from FWS.gov.
1980-Nov-13. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. USNM 00550009. Retrieved from the Division of Mammals Collections.