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On March 25th, Chimo was separated from [[Scarred Jaw Cow - orca|Scarred Jaw Cow]] and introduced to the resident bull, [[Haida - orca|Haida]], when she arrived at Sealand of the Pacific with [[Knootka - orca|Knootka]]. Initially, all three orcas seemed to get along well. However, as time went on, Knootka began to harass Chimo. | On March 25th, Chimo was separated from [[Scarred Jaw Cow - orca|Scarred Jaw Cow]] and introduced to the resident bull, [[Haida - orca|Haida]], when she arrived at Sealand of the Pacific with [[Knootka - orca|Knootka]]. Initially, all three orcas seemed to get along well. However, as time went on, Knootka began to harass Chimo. | ||
As a result of both stress and Knootka’s aggressive actions, Chimo became ill with several skin diseases. It was soon decided that Knootka had to go, leaving Chimo and Haida alone at Sealand. It was hoped that the two would mate and produce offspring when Chimo reached sexual maturity. | As a result of both stress and [[Knootka - orca|Knootka’s]] aggressive actions, Chimo became ill with several skin diseases. It was soon decided that Knootka had to go, leaving Chimo and Haida alone at Sealand. It was hoped that the two would mate and produce offspring when Chimo reached sexual maturity. | ||
In October 1972, Chimo developed pneumonia and streptococcal septicemia. She also suffered from Chédiak–Higashi Syndrome (C-HS), which causes partial albinism, peripheral neuropathy, and recurrent pyogenic infections. Chimo died on November 2nd of that year due to her infections caused by C-HS. | In October 1972, Chimo developed pneumonia and streptococcal septicemia. She also suffered from Chédiak–Higashi Syndrome (C-HS), which causes partial albinism, peripheral neuropathy, and recurrent pyogenic infections. Chimo died on November 2nd of that year due to her infections caused by C-HS. | ||