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On September 23, 1988, a female killer whale named Kandu V from Iceland gave birth to her second calf, a female offspring fathered by the Northern Resident male Orky II. Sadly, Orky II passed away just three days after his daughter's birth, and as a result, the calf was named Orkid, symbolizing her connection to Orky. | On September 23, 1988, a female killer whale named Kandu V from Iceland gave birth to her second calf, a female offspring fathered by the Northern Resident male Orky II. Sadly, Orky II passed away just three days after his daughter's birth, and as a result, the calf was named Orkid, symbolizing her connection to Orky. | ||
Following Orkid's arrival, tensions arose between Kandu V and another female named Corky II, who had previously given birth to seven calves, all of whom tragically died within two months. Consequently, Corky II made several attempts to snatch Orkid away from Kandu V. | Following Orkid's arrival, tensions arose between Kandu V and another female named [[Corky II - orca|Corky II]], who had previously given birth to seven calves, all of whom tragically died within two months. Consequently, [[Corky II - orca|Corky II]] made several attempts to snatch Orkid away from Kandu V. | ||
A fatal incident occurred between the two females on August 21, 1989, when Orkid was only eleven months old. Corky II and Orkid were performing in a show while Kandu V was located in one of the back pools. As soon as Kandu V was released from the pool, she immediately swam into the show tank and rammed into Corky II. | A fatal incident occurred between the two females on August 21, 1989, when Orkid was only eleven months old. Corky II and Orkid were performing in a show while Kandu V was located in one of the back pools. As soon as Kandu V was released from the pool, she immediately swam into the show tank and rammed into Corky II. | ||