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Location of death: SeaWorld San Diego, California | Location of death: SeaWorld San Diego, California | ||
Cause of death: | Cause of death: chronic bronchopneumonia | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
On November 19, 1980, a young female | On November 19, 1980, a young female orca was captured off the coast of Reyðarfjörður in Iceland. She was immediately transferred to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium where she met 4 other whales; Ulises, Finna, Vigga, and Benkei II. | ||
A month later, Finna, Vigga, Benkei II, and Bjossa were purchased by the Vancouver Aquarium. However, Van Aqua was too small a facility, and already had a bull | A month later, Finna, Vigga, Benkei II, and Bjossa were purchased by the Vancouver Aquarium. However, Van Aqua was too small a facility, and already had a bull orca known as Hyak II. As a result, Vigga and Benkei II were sold, while Finna and Bjossa stayed behind to join Hyak II. The three performed together and got along well. | ||
When Bjossa reached sexual maturity, she mated with Hyak II and became pregnant with her first calf. Born on November 13, 1988, the calf was a female, and appeared healthy. Unfortunately, she passed away 22 days later as Bjossa was unable to produce enough milk for the calf. | When Bjossa reached sexual maturity, she mated with Hyak II and became pregnant with her first calf. Born on November 13, 1988, the calf was a female, and appeared healthy. Unfortunately, she passed away 22 days later as Bjossa was unable to produce enough milk for the calf. | ||