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In November of the same year, Goro was sold to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World, while Nami remained at the Whaling Museum. Upon arriving at the park, Goro met two other orcas named [[Ruka - orca|Ruka]] and [[Benkei - orca|Benkei]]. They performed together until Benkei's death in 1989, leaving Ruka and Goro as the remaining duo. | In November of the same year, Goro was sold to Nanki Shirahama Adventure World, while Nami remained at the Whaling Museum. Upon arriving at the park, Goro met two other orcas named [[Ruka - orca|Ruka]] and [[Benkei - orca|Benkei]]. They performed together until Benkei's death in 1989, leaving Ruka and Goro as the remaining duo. | ||
In April 1990, two more female orcas named Ran and Ai joined them. Ai died in 1995. Nanki continued their search for more orcas, resulting in the capture of additional orcas from Taiji Bay in 1997. Three of these orcas were purchased by Nanki, but only a male named Kyu survived the first few months. | In April 1990, two more female orcas named Ran and [[Ai - orca|Ai]] joined them. [[Ai - orca|Ai]] died in 1995. Nanki continued their search for more orcas, resulting in the capture of additional orcas from Taiji Bay in 1997. Three of these orcas were purchased by Nanki, but only a male named Kyu survived the first few months. | ||
Officials at the park had hoped that Goro would father a calf with Ran once she reached sexual maturity. However, it was Ran who carried a calf sired by Kyu. The calf survived for only two days, along with Kyu and Ran, who passed away in 2004, leaving Goro alone at the park. | Officials at the park had hoped that Goro would father a calf with Ran once she reached sexual maturity. However, it was Ran who carried a calf sired by Kyu. The calf survived for only two days, along with Kyu and Ran, who passed away in 2004, leaving Goro alone at the park. | ||