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Pod: N/A | Pod: N/A | ||
Place of | Place of capture: Ingólfshöfði, Iceland | ||
Date of | Date of capture: October 12, 1977 | ||
Age at | Age at capture: Approx. less than 1 year | ||
== History == | |||
On October 12, 1977, a group of 6 Orcas were captured off the coast of Iceland; two males and four females. They were brought to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium where their health was assessed, genders determined, and all 6 were named. | On October 12, 1977, a group of 6 Orcas were captured off the coast of Iceland; two males and four females. They were brought to the Hafnarfjordur Aquarium where their health was assessed, genders determined, and all 6 were named. | ||
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However, On April 11, 2002, Winnie also died. During her time at Windsor Safari Park, she had consumed over 12 lbs. of objects that eventually blocked her intestines, preventing her body from absorbing nutrients and killing her nearly 20 years later. | However, On April 11, 2002, Winnie also died. During her time at Windsor Safari Park, she had consumed over 12 lbs. of objects that eventually blocked her intestines, preventing her body from absorbing nutrients and killing her nearly 20 years later. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Captive animals]] | [[Category:Captive animals]] | ||
[[Category:Needs updating]] | [[Category:Needs updating]] | ||